Magpies pushing through Parker deal

14 April 2012

Newcastle hope to sign Scott Parker within the next 24 hours after making a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of the Chelsea midfielder.

Parker's agent was on Tyneside today to discuss a transfer which has become protracted in recent weeks after the Magpies agreed a £6.5million fee with the London club for the 24-year-old midfielder.

Chairman Freddy Shepherd is confident he has at last got his man and that personal terms and a medical will prove a formality.

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