Sky Sports claim deal for defender is now 'off' - Good and bad news for NUFC

Sky Sports have confirmed in the last few moments that Federico Fernandez is now on his way for a medical at Newcastle United -  however they claim that a loan deal for Barcelona's Marlon Santos is now off.

A £6m fee has been agreed for Fernandez, meaning Rafa looks to have finally got himself a centre-back to fill in for the injured Florian Lejeune, but the news on Barcelona's Marlon confirms he was NOT been granted a work permit today.

https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith/status/1027535071962644480

https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1027532325939232768

Lee Ryder's has also commented on the two deals in the last few moments, confirming 'mixed news' for Newcastle - with Fernandez set to sign but a deal for Marlon Santos now all but over.

https://twitter.com/lee_ryder/status/1027531372829835264

Given both are centre-backs, the bad news on Marlon isn't so much of a blow providing we do seal the signing of Fernandez before the 5pm deadline.

Now to sign a left-back - although we've not got long!

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