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Newcastle United still have business to complete in this summer’s transfer window - despite the arrival of Facundo Ferreyra on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Magpies are still actively on the look out for a defender, another forward and potentially a younger goalkeeper after signing Ferreyra.

United thrashed out a deal for the 23-year-old before setting off for Germany. A fee of £1.6million was agreed but it could result in a permanent move costing Newcastle £6.4million.

Nicknamed ‘Chucky’ he is refusing to play for Shakhtar because of the political unrest in Ukraine.

The player scored six goals in just eight appearances last season and Ferreyra has recently apologised for not playing for Shakhtar during this time.

He said: “First and foremost, I want to apologise to them (the fans) and the president of our club.

“I hope what is happening in Donetsk will soon end. And we, the players, will do everything possible to give our fans more reasons for joy.

“My family was very worried about me and persuaded not to go to Ukraine. They thought it was very dangerous.

“So I decided not to go back. But on the second day I regretted it. My fears were dispelled by a conversation with the club CEO Sergei Palkin. He calmed me down and assured that all of us would be safe.

“Plus other players have returned and all of them were fine. I really regret that I have not come immediately. I apologise to the fans, my team-mates and coach.”