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title: "Newcastle United: Paddy Kenny wowed by Matt Targett signing"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-06-11T19:25:04Z"
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# Newcastle United: Paddy Kenny wowed by Matt Targett signing

**Former [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been left wowed by [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/)‘s signing of Matt Targett.**

### The Lowdown: £12m fee

After paying a £3m loan fee last season, the St. James’ Park outfit have signed Targett on a permanent deal from Aston Villa for a further £12m, costing £15m in total ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12629941/targett-set-for-medical-ahead-of-permanent-newcastle-move)).

The left-back did not miss a single minute under Eddie Howe, except of course when they played his parent club ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-targett/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/250478/plus/0?saison=&verein=762&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)), and quickly became a fan favourite with the Toon Army, as [97.5%](https://twitter.com/ChrisDHWaugh/status/1517387773270974465) of polled supporters expressed their desire for him to stay.

### The Latest: Kenny wowed

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-pundit-cant-believe-matt-targett-signing-that-doesnt-happen/), Kenny was wowed by the news that it only cost £12m to sign Targett permanently, claiming that it is a ‘bargain’ and a ‘no brainer’:

*“It’s a no brainer.*

*“He had a good spell there and £12million in this day and age is not a lot of money, is it?*

*“It gets the ball rolling on the summer business for Newcastle which is important.*

*“He did well when he was there and I think it’s a bargain if I’m honest.*

*“£12million for someone with over 100 Premier League appearances, that doesn’t happen.”*

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### The Verdict: Ball rolling

As Kenny claims, wrapping up the deal for Targett early gets the ball rolling for the North East club for the rest of the window.

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The wealthy owners will be expected to make more signings after him and strengthen in all areas of the pitch, but securing a reliable option in a previously troublesome position immediately solves one big problem.

They have recently been linked with moves for attackers [Alvaro Morata](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/arsenal-transfer-news-morata-juventus-madrid-barcelona/) and [Roger Fernandes](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/braga-transfer-news-fernandes-premier-league/), as well as goalkeepers [Yann Sommer](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/borussia-monchengladbach-transfer-news-sommer-premier-league/) and [Nick Pope](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/burnley-transfer-news-pope-premier-league/), so it will be interesting to see just how many players walk through the door on Tyneside.

[***In other news, find out transfer update has this NUFC podcaster buzzing here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/ac-milan-transfer-news-botman-lille/)