Transfer between Newcastle and Jordan Lukaku loan continues

The loan agreement from Newcastle to Jordan Lukaku is canceled.

Rafa Benitez's men seemed ready to conclude a loan agreement for the Belgian left-back and Lazio.

Lukaku, who is the brother of Romelu, the Manchester United striker, went to Tyneside for a medical examination on Friday.

It was hoped that the deal would be reached over the weekend, but the club confirmed that it was suspended amid reports that Lukaku had failed a medical examination.

"Newcastle United can confirm that Jordan Lukaku will not join the club," the club said in a statement.

The Belgian defender was on Tyneside Friday after being allowed to travel by his current club, SS Lazio.

"It has now been decided that a loan agreement will not be concluded and that the player will return to Rome.

"We wish Jordan all the best for the future."

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These developments are the latest in a long line of transfer disorder at St James's Park.

Rafa Benitez had pleaded for investments this summer and again this month, suggesting that his team needed two new recruits to stay put.

Discussions have been held about a loan agreement for Atletico Madrid winger Gelson Martins, who is expected to join Monaco.