Newcastle have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco.
Sky Sports News understands Newcastle will pay an initial fee of £30m, plus £5.5m in potential add-ons.
Bamba has signed a five-year contract and will wear the No 8 shirt, previously taken by Sandro Tonali before his £100m exit to join Tottenham earlier in the window.
On the deal, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “I’m really pleased to see Aladji become a Newcastle player. He’s another exciting, young signing who we’re really looking forward to working with.
“Aladji adds depth and a range of qualities to our midfield options, with a huge potential for growth.
“His development since breaking through at Monaco has been really impressive and something we believe we can help him build on.
“He operates in a deeper role but has the ability to contribute all over the pitch, which he demonstrated in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season.”
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