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Newcastle United are poised to complete the signing of England Under-19 defender Brendan Galloway.

The youngster can play left-back or centre-back and Rafa Benitez keen to get him on board. Galloway is set to complete a medical and agree personal terms in due course.

The deal is understood to be an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer as the Magpies look for extra defensive cover this season.

United have suffered badly on that score in the last few seasons with the likes of Jack Colback, Vurnon Anita and Jonas Gutierrez all having to play in full-back positions in the last two campaigns at times.

Galloway was born in Zimbabwe but moved to England at the age of six and made his debut for MK Dons when he was just 15.

He then signed for Everton in 2014 and has made 21 first team appearances for the Toffees.

Galloway is an ambitious youngster and will expect to play first team football after agreeing a move to Tyneside.

Speaking about playing first team football, he said last year: “I’d like to think I’m close to the first-team.

“I work hard everyday and do extras because I want to take those centre-back places in the first-team.

“Every match, every player wants to impress. But I don’t think there is any pressure.

“The managers we have don’t put that pressure on you, I just want to prove I’m good enough to be here which is the most important thing.”