Source: Daily_Mail
Best leaves Coventry for Newcastle as Chris Hughton bolsters Toon attack
Leon Best has completed his switch from Coventry to Newcastle for an undisclosed fee. [LNB]The Republic of Ireland striker, 23, was heavily linked with a move away from the Ricoh Arena during the January transfer window with his contract set to expire in the summer and talks over a new deal having stalled. [LNB]Best arrived at Newcastle's training ground on Monday morning where he agreed terms and completed a medical before penning a three-and-a-half year deal. [LNB] Talk of the Toon: Best (left) has joined the Magpies[LNB]He joins the Championship leaders having spent two-and-a-half years with Coventry following his 2007 switch from Southampton. [LNB]Sky Blues chairman Ray Ranson said: 'The situation with Leon's contract has been well documented. [LNB]'When it was apparent that we couldn't agree terms for him to remain at Coventry City, we knew we would have to listen to offers and act in the best interests of the club.'[LNB] TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: Adam Johnson poised for switch to Manchester City, West Ham complete signing of Benni McCarthy and Portsmouth reject Stoke's £3m bid for Asmir Begovic - all the deals and drama as they happenNewcastle confirm midfielder Geremi has joined Turkish side AnkaragucuLeicester City 0 Newcastle United 0: Toon want Daniel Cousin firepower Owen will be shown Man United door in summer as Fergie looks for wage cuts[LNB]
