NEWCASTLE boss Steve Bruce is set to complete his first major transfer of the summer – by signing Sassuolo left-back Rogerio.
Toon chiefs have agreed a £12.5million fee with the Italian Serie A side.
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is close to completing his first summer signing, with a £12.5million bid for Sassuolo’s Brazilian left-back RogerioCredit: PA:Press Association
Bruce had Tottenham left-back Danny Rose on loan for the second half of the season.
But the England full-back has returned to his parent club.
That left Toon short of a left-back.
Brazilian defender Rogerio has spent most of his career in Italy.
He came through the Juventus youth academy and joined Sassuolo permanently only last summer.
Rogerio has made 61 appearances for Sassuolo over the last three seasons.
Bruce has been looking to strengthen his defence.
He has been linked with a season-loan loan move for young Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding.
Bruce is also chasing Bournemouth striker Joshua King in a £20m deal.
He has also convinced academy graduate Matty Longstaff to sign a new contract.
The youngster had been set to leave.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
