1 Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Aleksandar Mitrovic, according to reports in Italy.

Reports suggested the Anderlecht forward was on his way to Roma but it appears he has made a U-turn and will now travel to Tyneside to thrash out a deal.

According to SportItalia, the Serbian is frustrated with Roma’s continued pursuit of Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko and has run out of patience with the Serie A.

Chelsea had expressed an interest in Mitrovic but Newcastle are set to benefit from Roma’s hesitation and will stump up a fee of around £7.5m to secure the striker’s signature.

Mitrovic enjoyed an impressive 2014/15 campaign for Anderlecht, scoring 23 goals in 44 appearances.