Laurent Robert today flew in to the North-East to complete a £9.5 million switch to Newcastle.
The Paris St Germain hitman, 26, is set to tie up his on-off move to the Toon in the next 24 hours after sitting a medical.
Geordies boss Bobby Robson, 68, is convinced that Robert will shoot the Tynesiders to glory this season.
He has labelled the France B striker a cross between Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs and ex-Liverpool and England star John Barnes.
Meanwhile Kieron Dyer has been hit by a devastating new injury setback, it was claimed today.
The England wing-back was struggling on crutches with a leg muscle problem, The Sun said.
Dyer, 22, is shattered after battling for months to reclaim his first-team place following a double operation on a shin splints injury.
The ex-Ipswich star has apparently had a £25 million price tag slapped on his head after being targeted by Leeds, Manchester United and top Italian clubs.
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