What happened. Newcastle United are understood to be close to a breakthrough in their pursuit of Matthias Jaissle, with a transfer agreement potentially imminent.

Reported by GiveMeSport's Alfie Cairns Culshaw.
No fee or contract details disclosed yet.
Jaissle is a coach, not a player.

If completed, Jaissle would join Newcastle's coaching setup, but no official confirmation yet.

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