Sky Sports News understands that Matt Targett is set to have a medical on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a permanent move.

Targett impressed Eddie Howe and the club's new owners when he was on a loan there.

After joining the club on January 31, he played every minute of the 16 games he played and helped steer the club away from the danger zone.

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Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe says Matt Targett is an integral part of his squad and will sit down with him after Sunday and discuss his future at Newcastle.

The move to make it permanent for just £12 million is expected to be done soon.

The former England U21 international appeared to express his desire to join the club on a permanent basis when he spoke to NUTV.

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard celebrates with Matt Targett after his sides 2-0 win over Norwich City
Image: The 26-year-old joined Aston Villa from Southampton in 2019

He said that it was up to the club to decide what he wanted. Everyone wants to be a part of the massive project.

I have loved every second of my time here. It has been an amazing place to play football. I have enjoyed every second of it.

What should Newcastle do this summer?

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Eddie Howe doesn't think the revolution people expect is going to happen. It wasn't a glowing review of the prospective transfer policy.

Despite being one of the richest clubs in the world, Financial Fair Play will not allow the club to spend a lot of money in the upcoming window. In the month of January, they spent more than £90m.

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says the club need to improve in every department during the summer to ensure they come back stronger next season.

It's clear that a goalkeeper is a priority, with good options in either Dean Henderson or Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chris Wood is yet to find his scoring boots, and there is a dispute over the attacking options.

To compete at the right end of the table, it is necessary to rebuild the squad over time and develop existing talent. The expenditure will be proportional to the top half. Howe's emphasis on smart moves should serve the club well in the long run.