Newcastle United edge closer to key double-signing for problem position after Eddie Howe message: report

Newcastle United are reportedly closing in on a pair of centre-back signings after two deals for Premier League defenders got the thumbs up from manager Eddie Howe.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported earlier in the week that Lloyd Kelly had informed Bournemouth of his intention to leave the club as a free agent this summer, when his current contract expires.

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