Newcastle United have accepted a cash bid for Florian Lejeune with the centre-back heading to La Liga. The Frenchman is returning to Alaves, the club he spent last season on loan with, to complete a permanent deal.
Steve Bruce said: “Florian is on his way to Spain. It looks as if something is going to happen there. It will put a few quid in the coffers. He is going back to Alaves where he was on loan and there is something imminent.”
Joe Willock update
Steve Bruce says that Newcastle United will keep “badgering” away in their bid to bring Joe Willock back on loan. Despite wanting first-team action, the loan move has not moved any closer in recent days.
Steve Bruce said: “As I’ve said, it’s really Arsenal’s decision, and until Arsenal make a decision – a bit like all the big clubs, they have a look over pre-season – we’ll keep monitoring and badgering away. We’d love to do something but it’s still Arsenal’s call.”
Andy Carroll future
Andy Carroll has left Newcastle United. The former England international held talks with United earlier this summer but has not come to any arrangement with the club.
Steve Bruce said: “He’s out of contract. I had a conversation with Andy I think he wants to go and play. I wish the lad all the best.”
