Arsenal midfielder Isaac Hayden is undergoing a Newcastle medical today.

The Shields Gazette says the 21-year-old is set to put pen to paper on a five-year contract at St James' Park.

He was due to undergo a medical today.

Hayden spent last season on loan at Hull and made 24 appearances as the Tigers earned promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

He is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract with the Gunners.