Borussia Moenchengladbach's Luuk de Jong challenges Eintracht Frankfurt's Sebastian Rode (L) during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Moenchengladbach October 7, 2012. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender
BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Moenchengladbach striker Luuk de Jong is close to signing for Premier League club Newcastle United and is on his way for a medical in England, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday.
"Luuk needs playing time," said Gladbach coach Lucien Favre. "It would be a good opportunity for him and the decision would be beneficial for all involved."
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