Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan

Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Liverpool forward Leanne Kiernan, according to a report from BBC Sport.

The move would bring the Republic of Ireland international to St James’ Park after a spell at Liverpool, with Newcastle understood to be pushing ahead in negotiations. The publicly available feed summary does not include details on the transfer fee, contract length or any medical arrangements, and those points were not specified in the source material.

Kiernan, who has been linked with a switch to the north east, is the only player named in the feed item. Newcastle’s interest suggests the club is looking to strengthen its forward options, while Liverpool could be preparing for a departure from their attacking group if the deal is completed.

At this stage, the report is limited to the fact that talks are at an advanced stage. No further information on the timing of a possible announcement or the broader impact on either squad was included in the feed update.

This article is based on a monitored public feed and reflects the information available in that summary. Attribution: BBC Sports.

Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr49lgg014ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss