Inter Milan midfielder Emre arrived on Tyneside last night to tie up a move to Newcastle as Graeme Souness closed in on his second summer signing.
The 24-year-old Turkish international was met at Newcastle International Airport by the Scot and coach Dean Saunders and whisked off to prepare for a medical today after the Magpies finally made a breakthrough in their protracted pursuit.
Emre is expected to complete his move to St James' Park today to join £6.5million Scott Parker among the new faces in Souness' rapidly evolving squad.
"I am so happy because Newcastle is a very big team and for me, the manager is a very important person," he told the club's official website.
Souness was cautiously optimistic as he prepared to close the deal.
"We have worked hard to get him here," he said. "Hopefully we can tie everything up and get him signed as he will be a real addition to the squad."
