'Here we go!' - Crystal Palace set to sign long-term Toon target after Newcastle's €20m bid

Despite regular links with a move to St James' Park and rejected bid in January, Brazilian talent Matheus Franca looks set to sign for Crystal Palace instead.

Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier this year that we'd failed with a €20m bid for the Flamengo attacker, while reports in South America recently tipped Newcastle to reignite their interest in the youngster and launch another bid.

Since then, we've seen Chelsea also 'join the race' for the 19-year-old sensation, but it's Crystal Palace who've now agreed a deal.

In his latest 'here we go' announcement, Romano reveals that he'll join the Eagles in a deal worth €30m, with €20m of that being a fixed fee, €5m in 'easy add-ons' and a further €5m if he ever wins a Ballon d’Or.

After a failed bid earlier this year, he was clearly someone we liked, but it seems we're focusing on defensive recruits in what remains of the window, with a left-back, centre-back and right-back to cover for Kieran Trippier thought to be the priority.