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Report: Rodrigo Vilca is on his way to Newcastle United after making last appearance for Deportivo Municipal

Deportivo Municipal midfielder Rodrigo Vilca played his last game for the Peruvian side on Wednesday night ahead of his move to Newcastle United this summer. The St. James’ Park outfit have agreed a deal to sign the 21-year-old for a fee of around £250,000, and he is expected in town on Thursday to sign his deal. The Chronicle’s Lee Ryder took to Twitter to confirm that Vilca is on his way to Newcastle, and according to 90min, the Magpies pipped the likes of Lille, Villarreal, Fiorentina, Atalanta and Hertha Berlin to the signature of the youngster.

He's on the way #nufc https://t.