Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin signs for Newcastle

The 23-year-old United States full-back, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, travelled to the north-east for a medical on Tuesday.

He is the latest addition to a squad which has been overhauled by manager Rafael Benitez in the wake of relegation from the Premier League.

He is also expected to be a replacement for Daryl Janmaat, who has signed for Watford.

"Newcastle is such a big and historic club, and I'm excited to have the honour of playing for them. Hopefully I can do great things here," Yedlin was quoted as saying on the club's official website.

"I'm excited to learn under Rafa Benitez as well. He has an amazing résumé and I know he will help improve me a lot. I can't wait to get started."

Benitez added: "We have known for a little while of Watford's interest in Daryl Janmaat, so it was important for us to bring in a replacement immediately.

"In DeAndre we have a player who knows English football well. He has good experience, an attacking mentality, ability and great pace.

"I think he can do really well for us and will give us good competition on the right."