4:38PM, Mon Jul 16, 2012

Transfer Talk: Newcastle United Set To Miss Out On FC Twente Striker Luuk De Jong

Luuk de Jong: Set for move to Germany

Newcastle United are set to miss out on transfer target Luuk De Jong who looks to be heading to Germany.

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Sky Sports understands that Borussia Monchengladbach have agreed a deal for the in-demand FC Twente striker.

Newcastle failed with a bid for the Dutch international earlier this summer, despite the fact they sent managing director Derek Llambias to Holland to negotiate the move.

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But, since their interest in De Jong waned, United have lodged a bid to re-sign former striker Andy Carroll on loan.

Gladbach have always maintained an interest and now they have struck a deal with Twente reportedly around €20million.

It is now understood that De Jong is set to travel to Germany and will undergo a medical in the next 48 hours.

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