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Newcastle close to cross master Achraaf Lazaar!
The Palermo full-back is set to move to the Championship, with promotion hopefuls Newcastle United, who are reported to be paying €3.5 million for him.
Agent Andrea Cattoli met Newcaslte director Lee Carnley today, agreeing to a five-year deal with him.
According to Opta's stats, the Moroccan provided 147 crosses in Serie A play last season, 10th in Serie A and 2nd among all defenders, behind only Sime Vrsaljko.
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