Newcastle United could be set to land their second player from Deportivo La Coruna, after launching a bid for striker Xisco.
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The Spanish U21 star could be on the move.
The Magpies brought defender Fabricio Coloccini to St James' Park last month and are now discussing personal terms with the Mallorca-born striker.
A deal worth a reported £5.7million is nearly done with coach Miguel Angel Lotina telling Onda Cero that Kevin Keegan has been in touch over the 22-year-old's availability.
'I have no confirmation that the deal is done but the offer exits,' he said.
Lotina also confirmed it is likely that the transfer will take place with the player expected on Tyneside for talks and a medical on Monday.
Xisco came through the ranks from the Deportivo B side and has two years left on his contract. The Spanish U21 star has already scored 12 games in 44 games for his club.
With Keegan also keen to sign two more players before the midnight deadline, Newcastle have set up a move to sign Ignacio Gonzalez on loan from Valencia.
The Uruguay international is expected to sign a season-long deal on Tyneside and has reportedly already passed a medical.
Valencia vice-president Fernando Gomez told reporters: 'We have many players who can play in midfield and this is an excellent solution for both sides,'
'We expect the formalities to be completed on Monday morning.'
Source: soccernet
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