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Newcastle Rule Out Move for Lazio's Jordan Lukaku After Reports of Failed Tyneside Medical

Newcastle have confirmed that Lazio defender Jordan Lukaku will now not be moving to St James' Park this month after reportedly failing a medical.

The Belgian, younger brother of Manchester United star Romelu, had only featured sporadically this season for the Serie A giants, and was seemingly on his way out of the Stadio Olimpico.

A loan deal until the end of the season had reportedly been agreed for the 24-year-old, but it has now been confirmed by the Magpies that a move has fallen through.

In a statement, the club revealed (as quoted by the Daily Mirror): "We can confirm that Jordan Lukaku will not be joining the club.