Preston North End are closing on a deal for Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.

The Northern Echo says Woodman is closer to a move away from Newcastle.

The 25-year-old is set to join Preston North-End on an initial loan move, with the view to a permanent transfer.

Woodman is currently third-choice at St. James' Park, and with Toon on the lookout for a new stopper, first team football will be hard to come by.

It's claimed his move to Preston will be a season-long loan deal, and the Lilywhites will have the option to sign him permanently next summer.