Newcastle United news: Club set for FOURTH signing, Benitez on Sissoko and Wijnaldum's futures

Newcastle United are set to sign Atletico Madrid defender Jesus Gamez.

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Jesus Gamez, left

The 31-year-old right-back was previously at Malaga.

Meanwhile, Benitez has spoken about the United futures of Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum.

Sissoko and Wijnaldum have been looking towards the exit door at St James's Park since relegation.

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Moussa Sissoko

Newcastle yesterday revealed that captain Fabricio Coloccini had left the club.

Coloccini wrote an emotional open letter to supporters explaining the reasons behind his decision to return to his native Argentina.

And writer Miles Starforth has reflected on Coloccini's eight-year career at St James's Park, including last summer's events, here.

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