Transfer round-up: Newcastle move for Targett

Newcastle hope to launch their summer recruitment drive within days by completing a permanent deal for full-back Matt Targett.

The 26-year-old Aston Villa defender enjoyed a successful loan spell on Tyneside during the second half of last season and the Magpies are keen to tie up the transfer as soon as possible, the PA news agency understands.

It is understood the move would cost the club a total of £15milion, with the player's #3million loan fee part of that figure under a framework established during initial talks.

Newcastle are hopeful that the deal could be done this week, but are taking nothing for granted after negotiating a tricky January transfer window during which they pulled the plug on a series of potential signings after failing to reach agreement following protracted discussions.

The club are also in ongoing talks over Reims striker Hugo Ekitike - one of the men they chased during the January transfer window.

That deal would be considerably more expensive, with reports suggesting the 19-year-old could cost the club's 80 per cent Saudi-backed owners up to £36million plus add-ons.

Tottenham have announced the signing of England goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Southampton.

The 34-year-old will join Spurs on a two-year contract on July 1 following the expiration of his Saints deal. He is likely to provide back-up for Hugo Lloris in north London.

Forster made 162 appearances over an eight-year spell at St Mary's, including 24 outings in all competitions last season.

Jordan Ayew, Nathaniel Clyne, James McArthur and James Tomkins have signed one-year contract extensions with Crystal Palace.

The Eagles also confirmed they remain in discussions with Cheikhou Kouyate, whose deal is set