Newcastle United ‘agree’ loan deal to sign Romelu Lukaku’s brother Jordan from Lazio
Rafael Benitez has been wanting the club to make signings during the January transfer window to help secure their Premier League status
Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Jordan Lukaku on loan from Lazio.
Rafael Benitez needs cover in the left-back position as Paul Dummett has been struggling with a hamstring injury.
The 21-year-old has seen little match action with the Serie A side this season, making just eight appearances.
The deal for the younger brother of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is understood to now just be subject to a medical.
He could sign in time to play at the weekend when Benitez’s side take on Watford in the FA Cup fourth round.
Sky Sports reporter in Italy, Gianluca Di Marzio, tweeted that the deal had been completed but their has been no official word by either club.
A Belgium newspaper, Nieuwsblad, claim that a possible fee has been agreed between the two clubs if he is a hit at St James’ Park.
If they want to sign him permanently then they would need to spend £19.1million.
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Benitez will no doubt be pleased to have got some reinforcements to his side, who currently sit 17th in the Premier League.
Reports suggest that the manager will leave the club unless January signings are made.