It’s a rumour that’s been in the pipeline for weeks, but finally it’s a done deal.
Dwight Gayle has signed Newcastle United in a deal rumoured to be around the £10million mark, but the official fee is undisclosed.
The 25-year-old scored 26 goals in 74 games for Crystal Palace after joining them from Peterborough for roughly £6million in July 2013.
“It’s a dream come true to be at a big club like this. Newcastle has a massive fan base and a great history so it is amazing to be here,” he said.
“I can’t wait to get started, prove myself and hopefully score the goals that take us back up to the Premier League.”
Gayle is the second signing that the club have made since they were relegated from the Premier League.
“Dwight is a great player, a proven goalscorer, and it is fantastic news that he has joined us,” said Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez.
“He has a big personality, a lot of energy and pace. He is a good finisher also, so he will add goals to our squad, for sure.”
In a separate deal, Andros Townsend has gone the other way and joined Crystal Palace for a fee expected to be closing in on £13million.
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The other new face is goalkeeper Mats Sels, who signed a deal with the club earlier this week.
