LUA DEAL NEARLY COMPLETE
Newcastle were today expecting to complete the signing of Lomano Lua Lua.
The 19-year-old was at St James' Park yesterday for a medical before watching the Magpies defeat Leyton Orient.
He was expected to meet chairman Freddy Shepherd today to finalise his personal terms before completing all the formalities
Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers chief executive John Williams has confirmed the Magpies' interest in defender Christian Dailly.
Newcastle had the Scottish international watched last week and Williams was today quoted as saying Bobby Robson had been in discussions with his opposite counterpart Graeme Souness.

RANGERS IN LUA-LUA RACE
Glasgow Rangers are reported to have joined the race for Newcastle transfer target Lomana Lua Lua.
The Scottish champions have been alerted to the fact the 19-year-old winger could be up for sale.
Newcastle have tabled a bid for the African-born starlet and now it's up to Colchester United to decide whether they accept or not.
Rangers have already beaten Newcastle to one youngster's signature in recent months.
Bobby Robson thought he had agreed a £1.5 million deal for striker Peter Lovenkrands from AB Copenhagen.
But the Dane then stunned United by opting for Ibrox.
*Newcastle United Reserves game at Blackburn Rovers has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 28th.

LUA LURED BY TOON DELIGHTS
After nearly two weeks of speculation, Colchester finally accepted Newcastle's bid for Lomano Tresor Lua Lua this afternoon.
There were concerns earlier in the week that the deal might be in jeopardy after it was revealed that Glasgow Rangers were also interested in the young striker, but Newcastle United's bid proved enough for Colchester. Now all that has to be completed is Lua's medical tommorow afternoon.
Colchester Manager Steve Whitton said: 'Although we would have preferred to keep Lomana, I was concerned that the constant speculation about his future was affecting his form.
'Bearing in mind the possible abolition of the transfer system, I felt the time and fee were right and recommended acceptance to the board.' Chairman Peter Heard added: 'We were anxious not to lose Lomana but we had to respect the strong wishes of the player and his family. 'Although he was happy at Colchester, it is perfectly understandable that he would want to play for a Premier club.
'The transfer fee gives us the opportunity to establish financial security for the club and will assist with the cost of the new ground. We all wish Lomana every success for the future.' Lomana was in his second season with the U's whom he joined as a trainee. He had scored 15 goals in 61 games (37 starts) during his short spell with Colchester, lets hope he can build on his bright start at St James' Park.

LOMANO IS A REAL BARGAIN
Bobby Robson wants to reward the Toon Army for their fantastic support with a convincing Worthington Cup win over Leyton Orient.Newcastle United are getting a bargain in Lomano Lua Lua, according to the man who discovered him.
The 19-year-old was on Tyneside this morning for a medical before completing his proposed move. And Micky Cook, Colchester United's, Director of youth, claims Lua Lua can go all the way under Bobby Robson. Cook first saw the African-corn winger playing on Hackney Marshes.He said: "When Lomano came to us two-and-a-half years ago he was a very raw player. "And eventually I let him go because it was not working out."But a few weeks later he begged me for a second chance and a lot of people thought I would be making a big mistake giving in."But he's not looked back since and I think he can go all the way."Lua Lua was traveling to Bramall Lane with Colchester en route to a Worthington Cup tie with Sheffield United when the news broke.He stayed to watch the second division side loose 3-0 before continuing
Bobby Robson expects this morning's medical to be a formality and Lua Lua should be at St James' for tonights Worthington Cup visit of Leyton Orient.But a hat-trick against QPR in the last round means he is cup-tied for the competition.
Micky Cook added: "Lomana was a blossoming gymnast as a boy and wanted to develop that more than his football.
"But in East London it's not long before a kid picks up a football, and his suppleness gave him an advantage.
"The experience I had working with him was magnificent. He deserves to make it all the way to the top."