Villarreal claim they have agreed to sell Spain Under-21 international Jose Enrique to Newcastle.

The Spanish outfit say only a few minor details need to be sorted out before the left-back completes the switch.

"We want to thank Jose Enrique for his contributions and wish him much luck in his footballing career," read a statement on Villarreal's club website.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has hinted at several new arrivals and Enrique is unlikely to be the last this summer.

The Magpies sealed the signing of striker Alan Smith from Newcastle on Friday and Allardyce has stressed the importance of boosting his squad for the upcoming season.

Midfielder Kieron Dyer is set to leave, while striker Michael Owen is set to miss the opening game of the campaign against Bolton.