Source: Northern_Echo
TRANSFER NEWS: Leon Best in talks with Newcastle
LEON Best has arrived at Newcastle United's training ground to discuss a permanent move from Coventry City.[LNB] The striker, who had previously been a transfer target for Middlesbrough, is expected to sign a three-and-a-half year deal with the Magpies.[LNB] The 23-year-old is out of contract in the summer, and will join Newcastle for a minimal fee before the transfer window closes at 5pm.[LNB] Meanwhile, Newcastle have confirmed the departure of midfielder Geremi to Turkish club Ankaragucu.[LNB] The Cameroon international travelled to Turkey last month and was paraded in front of Ankaragucu fans only for Newcastle to deny a deal had been struck But a short statement this morning confirmed the transfer had now been completed on the final day of the window.[LNB] Geremi joined Newcastle in 2007 but failed to make much of an impact on Tyneside.[LNB] The former Chelsea and Real Madrid man is reported to have signed an 18-month contract with the club from the Turkish capital.[LNB] ** READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS IN TOMORROW'S NORTHERN ECHO **[LNB]
