Football Corner

Albert Luque will arrive at Newcastle United on Friday for a medical, after a fee in the region of £10 million was agreed with the striker's club Deportivo La Coruna. Agent Francis Martin exclusively told Sky Sports that an accord had been reached over the player and that he would seal a move to The Premiership this week. "Tomorrow [Friday] morning, Newcastle will send a plane for Luque and his father," said Martin. "We are confident that the player will pass the medical and sign a contract." Luque himself expressed his delight at the chance of playing in England, saying: "I am happy that a deal has been done. "The Premiership is an excellent league.

Luque in action for Deportivo

Luque also said that it's up to the manager but he was ready to play on Sunday against Man United if all goes well with the medical. The move had seemed deadlocked but Newcastle have been busy trying to reinforce their squad before next Wednesday's deadline as they remain goalless in this season's Premiership after three games. Newcastle also had a bid accepted in the week for Real Madrid striker Michael Owen but have now cooled their intrest because Owen only wants a loan deal.

Luque is a great player and I think The Premiership will suit him and he will virtually be guarenteed a place in the starting eleven at St. James' Park because Newcastle are very short on striker's. I believe £10million is a good bit of business by Newcastle because he is a proven goal scorer at the highest level. Deportivo will gain financially but they will be losing a great player in Luque.