Newcastle United are reportedly close to signing Santiago Munoz from Mexican side Santos Luguna.
According to Mark Douglas (h/t The Sun; transfer live blog), the Magpies have secured a deal for the 19-year-old forward.
The youngster was withdrawn from the Mexican league’s all-star match amid strong links with a move to St James’ Park.
The report claims that a fee has been agreed for Munoz’s services, but Newcastle fear that they won’t be able to secure a work permit in time for deadline day on Tuesday.
Munoz has scored three goals and provided three assists in the Mexican top division so far this season.
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If he joins the Magpies before Tuesday, he would become their second summer signing, following the arrival of Joe Willock from Arsenal.
The Magpies are operating on a tight budget this summer, and Steve Bruce is relying on loan moves and temporary deals.
He has suggested that the club need to sign a few players this summer and has found it really hard to secure their targets.
Apart from signing a forward, Bruce also needs to bring in a midfielder.
Matty Longstaff has joined Aberdeen on loan until the end of the season, and there is space for a new arrival.
The club are also open to selling the likes of Sean Longstaff, Jeff Hendrick, Fabian Schar and Ciaran Clark, and it expects to be a very busy final two days for Newcastle in the transfer window.
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