Henri Saivet arrives for Newcastle United medical?

Newcastle United have reportedly moved a step closer to securing the services of Bordeaux winger Henri Saivet.

It was recently suggested that the 25-year-old had stalled on a move to St James' Park, with Southampton said to be monitoring the situation closely.

However, according to Sky Sports News, Saivet arrived on Tyneside this afternoon for contract discussions and a medical.

The report adds that the Senegal international will cost the Magpies around £4m.