Newcastle United evening headlines with Matt Targett admission and Chris Wood injury update

Your Newcastle United evening headlines for Wednesday, May 18.

Matt Targett has signalled his ambition is to play for Newcastle next season. The on-loan defender has been a revelation since arriving from Aston Villa temporarily in January.

ChronicleLive understands a £15million deal is in place for the 26-year-old, who has started every game - apart from the 1-0 win against his parent club - following his move. Defensive fragilities at left-back are now non-existent but will arise again if Targett returns to Villa Park.

The defender admitted he wants to stay at St James’ Park after the win against Arsenal. He said post-match: "We'll see (about staying). It's up to the club, the owners have got so much money and I'm sure they could go get anyone they want.

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"But it's a very exciting project here and if I'm here next season then brilliant but if I'm not then I'll be looking from afar and hoping the club does well. The fans have been incredible since I've been here. The support I've had has been incredible and I can't thank them enough because they've made my time here really special. It's been brilliant.

"It's special. The fans, it feels like they're on the pitch with you and the noise unsettled a good team like Arsenal and gives so much confidence to the players. It's the best atmosphere that I've played in."

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Chris Wood should be available for selection against his former club Burnley this weekend. Eyebrows were raised ahead of the 2-0 win against Arsenal once the teamsheet was announced, with the Magpies’ £25million nowhere to be seen.

However, following the win, Howe confirmed the New Zealand international