Magpies' speedy Gonzalez swoop

NewcastleNewcastle have sealed the season-long loan signing of Uruguayan star Ignacio Gonzalez on the day he signed for Valencia.

The 26-year-old midfielder joined the Spanish club from Danubio on a four-year contract before immediately being sent out to United on a season-long loan.

Gonzalez is currently away on international duty but reports claim he has already passed a medical and will come straight to Tyneside from South America.

Valencia vice president Fernando Gomez said: "We have many players who can play in midfield and this is an excellent solution for both sides. We expect the formalities to be completed on Monday morning."



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