Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden set to sign for Premier League new boys Luton Town after being made to train with the under-21s by Eddie Howe

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is close to joining Luton after undergoing a medical on Monday. 

Hayden has three years left on his contract with Newcastle, but is training with the Under-21s after being deemed surplus to requirements by Eddie Howe. 

Luton are looking to bolster their squad after a dire start to the 2023-2024 Premier League campaign – losing their opening two games against Brighton and Chelsea. 

The Hatters have already secured the services of former Chelsea and Nice midfielder Ross Barkley and Manchester United academy product Tahith Chong. 

Now they are looking to reinforce their backline by signing Hayden. They are hoping the 28-year-old will help plug their leaky defence.  

The Englishman has not played a game for the Magpies since the 2021-2022 season

However, the Englishman has not played a game for the Magpies since the 2021-2022 season – spending the last campaign on loan at Championship side Norwich City. 

Hayden came through the academy ranks at Arsenal before joining Hull City on loan and then Newcastle permanently in 2016. 

The midfielder has scored six goals in 151 appearances for Newcastle, winning the championship with the Magpies and gaining promotion to the Premier League. 

Luton have endured a difficult start to life in the Premier League, losing to Brighton and Chelsea, but are looking to build their squad further.