Alvaro Set For Newcastle Medical

Brazilian defender Alvaro has confirmed that he is set to undergo a medical over a move to Newcastle United from Levante.

According to reports, The Toon will sign the centre-back on a three-year contract as Kevin Keegan is keen to bolster the Tynesiders’ defence.

Alvaro is quoted as saying on setantasports.com: "I will pass the medical tests today and, if everything goes well, I will sign my new contract with Newcastle.

"I am very pleased with the opportunity to play in England.

"At other times, offers from The Premier League came up but were never finalised.

"Newcastle are an historic club and I am going to work to help them do everything they can.

"I know that they are not doing well in the table but, in both the last two years, I have been fighting with Levante to stay up so I am used to battling."