Newcastle closing in on deal for midfielder Jeff Hendrick

Hendrick joined the Clarets in a £10.5m switch from Derby weeks after starring in Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign

Hendrick formally left Turf Moor after four years when his deal expired on June 30

Newcastle are closing in on a deal for out-of-contract former Burnley midfielder Jeff Hendrick.

The PA news agency understands the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international is undergoing the first stages of a medical as the Magpies attempt to finalise a deal to take him to St James’ Park.