Newcastle United owner reacts to Matt Targett’s loan move from Aston Villa

Matt Targett has joined Newcastle United on loan for the remainder of the season from Aston Villa.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Matt Targett has become Newcastle United’s fourth signing of the January transfer window.

The Magpies confirmed the left-back has joined on loan until the end of the season, though it is unclear if the agreement includes an option to buy.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

He joins Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes at St James’ Park this month, with Dan Burn set to follow on a two-and-a-half year contract.

What Matt Targett said about his move to Newcastle

Targett said: “I’m delighted to be here. I can’t wait to get going and meet all the fans and hopefully we can have a successful end to the season.

“My family have friends here and they’ve always said it’s a football-mad city, so to experience it and be part of it - I’m really looking forward to it.”

What Eddie Howe said about signing Matt Targett

Howe said: “We have gone into this transfer window with a plan to add strong competition in specific areas of the team and Matt will be a fantastic option for us on the left.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“He has important Premier League experience and know-how at this level, so I’m really pleased we’ve been able to add him to the squad.”

What Newcastle owners said about Matt Targett’s arrival

Co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi tweeted: “Welcome Matt, super excited to have you onboard”.

What shirt number will Matt Targett wear?

Unlucky for some, but hopefully not Targett, after being handed shirt number 13.

Why has Matt Targett joined Newcastle?

Howe set out to bolster the full-back position, and did so with Trippier early on.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Newcastle first approached Bayer Leverkusen over a move for Netherlands under-21s international Mitchel Bakker.

After that deal fell through, focus turned towards Targett, who was set to see his gametime reduced following Lucas Digne’s arrival.

Targett is a Premier League experienced full-back, making over 100 appearances for Southampton and Villa.

He was an ever-present member of Villa’s starting XI last season.