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title: "Newcastle in talks to sign Maia on loan from Lille"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2018-07-31T12:22:12Z"
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# Newcastle in talks to sign Maia on loan from Lille

Newcastle United are in advanced negotiations over a loan deal for Lille midfielder Thiago Maia.

[According to reports emerging out of France from Le10 Sport](https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1024261710755127297), as cited on Get French Football, the Lille midfielder is closing in on a move to St James’ Park.

The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle throughout the summer after Lille’s struggles last season.

The French side narrowly avoided relegation to the French second tier after a disappointing season on and off the bench.

Milan were also previously believed to be in the running to sign the Brazilian.

The once-promising midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time.

Chelsea were linked with a move for the player earlier in his career after coming through the ranks at Santos in Brazil.

Newcastle are in the market for a central midfielder after they sold Mikel Merino earlier in the window.