Newcastle United are about to confirm the club's first signing of the 2023 January transfer window - 18 year-old right back Ivan Fresneda from Valladolid as per SKY:

The 6ft 0in 18 year-old Spaniard was born in Madrid and has represented Spains U18 and U19 sides and played 7 times in La League for Valladolid earning rave reviews and will be current England international Kieron Trippier's understudy and back-up:

He is believed to be costing The Magpies in the region of 12m Euros and will be the first of several players to come to St James' Park as Newcastle chase Champions League football, The Premier League title and both domestic Cup competitions:

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