Newcastle United are edging closer towards signing Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City, according to Telegraph reporter Luke Edwards.
Talks between the two clubs have progressed, with a deal expected to be finalised and a framework already in place.
Comfortable as a deep-lying playmaker or a dynamic box-to-box presence, the 24-year-old possesses the physicality and technical skill set to thrive under manager Matthias Jaissle.
Sanctioning Gonzalez’s departure is part of a wider midfield overhaul for City.
Gonzalez has struggled for regular opportunities for long spells of his City career since joining from Porto in February 2025.
The signings of Elliot Anderson and the imminent arrival of Ayyoub Bouaddi will further reduce Gonzalez’s chances of game time, making his desire for a summer move unsurprising.
Newcastle view Gonzalez as a high-value addition who brings proven top-level experience.
With all parties pushing for a resolution, talks are now entering the final stages as Newcastle look to finalise the deal.
Letting Gonzalez leave would free up funds and squad space for City to pursue another midfield signing.
City are interested in Enzo Fernandez and could table a bid, despite Chelsea’s transfer deadline having already passed on August 14.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are expected to pursue further targets before the transfer window closes.
The Magpies were in the race for Christopher Nkunku, but he is now set to rejoin RB Leipzig from AC Milan.
Despite a turbulent pre-season, Jaissle’s side came close to a win over Liverpool in Sunday’s Premier League opener, only to be denied by a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai.
