Newcastle United are on the brink of signing Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly

Newcastle United are keen to sign Lloyd Kelly, which will strengthen their defensive line. Renowned transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Kelly has agreed to join the Magpies, with only formalities remaining before the deal is finalised.

According to Romano, he wrote in his Daily Briefing before publishing on CaughtOffside, “Lloyd Kelly will be a Newcastle player next season, waiting to finalize the deal, but Lloyd Kelly has already said yes to Newcastle.”

The 25-year-old has been on Newcastle United's radar as they look to bolster their defence. His previous experience under Magpies manager Eddie Howe at Bournemouth played a big role in the club's interests. Kelly's contract with Bournemouth expires next month, making him a free agent and easing Newcastle's transfer process.

Newcastle's determination to strengthen their backline was evident in their approach to Tosin Adarabioyo, a former Fulham defender. Although a deal was close, the Magpies eventually lost out to Chelsea, who successfully hijacked the transfer.

This recall has increased the urgency of securing Kelly's services, with Newcastle aiming to strengthen their defensive strength.

Lloyd Kelly will have more injury concerns for Newcastle United

While Kelly is a promising addition, his injury history poses a risk. Since joining Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2019, he has missed 81 games due to various injuries, including hamstring, calf and muscle problems.

This concern has led to fears among Newcastle fans and pundits about his ability to contribute consistently throughout the season. And when you consider that Eddie Howe's team suffered a lot of injuries last season, this is very scary.

With Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles out for long periods with serious knee injuries, Kelly will have to step up in their absence.