Newcastle United are finalising a move for Barcelona defender Marlon Santos.

Sport says Marlon is close to joining Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United on a season-long loan deal.

The English side will pay €2m to loan the defender, who also spent last season on loan in Ligue 1 with Nice.

The deal, which isn't complete, is dependent on Marlon being granted a work permit.

Newcastle don't have the option to make the move permanent.