Stade de Reims goalkeeper Evan Jaouane has been prepared for a medical newcastle united The Magpies agreed a €28.5m deal for him on Tuesday.
eleven world report The 20-year-old is due to undergo a medical next week before finalizing his transfer to St James' Park.
Newcastle Medical Booked
According to the French outlet, Even Jouane is set to leave Stade de Reims this summer after choosing Newcastle as his next destination. Despite interest from several of Europe's top clubs, Eddie Howe's side have reached an agreement with the player and the club.
Sport Witness covered a report today Details of the agreement Newcastle has reached with both parties.
According to Onze Mondial, Newcastle have beaten Brighton, Chelsea and Real Madrid to his signature. They were all keeping a close eye on the Stade de Reims goalkeeper.
Journalist Marc Mechenou Then they say Newcastle have scheduled a medical for the goalkeeper on Tuesday. After that, he will likely become the Magpies' first signing of the summer. He would also become Reims' joint second most expensive departure.
long term prospects
The young goalkeeper is not expected to become Newcastle's number one immediately. Report earlier this year It has already been clear Newcastle's interest in him.
But he is an exciting long-term prospect who will be expected to take the jersey at some point in the near future.
He has earned a stellar reputation for himself with his performances in France. Despite his youth he has established himself as Reims' undisputed number one. He also has statistics that reflect a mature campaign for such a young goalkeeper.
These include 15 clean sheets in 34 league games. He has conceded only 35 goals in 34 games and made a total of 71 saves. France has also capped him at every youth level to date. And Real Madrid scouts reportedly see him as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.
Now he is going to Newcastle. A medical is scheduled for Tuesday after a transfer agreement was reached in the last few hours.
