
Brazilian striker Julio Baptista is set to secure a move to the Premiership with Newcastle.
Baptista spent a largely unimpressive season on loan last term with Arsenal and it now looks likely that Real Madrid will be offering the striker for sale.
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Baptista with the fee being suggested at around the £6 million mark.
Baptista told the Sunday Mirror:
"I believe I showed at Arsenal last season that I can play in England, score goals and make goals.
"Newcastle is a big club but before I consider a move I need to know about my future with Real."