Newcastle have completed the signing of Wigan’s Ryan Taylor in exchange for Charles N’Zogbia.

Wigan defender Titus Bramble is already hailing Charles N’Zogbia’s impending arrival at the JJB Stadium as a ‘fantastic’ piece of business.The Newcastle midfielder is set to complete a club-record move to Wigan on transfer deadline day, with Ryan Taylor moving in the opposite direction to Tyneside.

Wigan have reportedly agreed a fee with Newcastle for Charles N’Zogbia, with midfielder Ryan Taylor set to move in the opposite direction.

Wigan have reportedly agreed a fee with Newcastle for Charles N’Zogbia, with midfielder Ryan Taylor set to move in the opposite direction.N’Zogbia stated earlier this week that he would never play for Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear again.

The Magpies hope to see off competition from Blackburn and Bolton for the right-back…by Ricky Brooks

Steve Bruce has repeated his desire to keep the Wigan squad together as speculation rages about the futures of the club’s star players.Wilson Palacios, Antonio Valencia, Emile Heskey, Amr Zaki and now Ryan Taylor have all been linked with moves away from the JJB Stadium.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is keen on Wigan’s Ryan Taylor but might have to wait until the summer to seal a deal for him.

RYAN TAYLOR and Amr Zaki earned the Boxing Day plaudits at the JJB Stadium

Hot-shot Ryan Taylor – the fans’ choice as Wigan’s best ever dead-ball specialist – did it again, scoring for the fourth consecutive match against the Magpies

Hull City boss Phil Brown has denied reports that he wants to sign Ryan Taylor and Hosni Abd-Rabou.