Javier Manquillo having medical ahead of Newcastle transfer

Javier Manquillo spent last season on loan at Newcastle's rivals Sunderland

Javier Manquillo is having a medical with Newcastle ahead of a proposed transfer from Atletico Madrid, according to Sky sources.

The full-back spent last season on loan at Newcastle's north-east rivals Sunderland, where he was part of the squad relegated from the Premier League.

Manquillo made 20 league appearances under David Moyes and had a previous season-long loan at Liverpool in 2014/5.

The 23-year-old will sign a permanent deal at Newcastle provided he comes through a medical examination at the club's pre-season training base in Dublin.

Manager Rafa Benitez is also close to completing a £12m deal for Norwich winger Jacob Murphy.