Senegal defender Lamine Diatta has eventually signed for Newcastle according to the Evening Chronicle.

The 32-year-old, who was a free agent after leaving Besiktas, originally rejected terms but now has appeared to agree a compromise, signing until the end of the season with a view to a longer contract according to the report.

Diatta - who has played for Marseille, St. Etienne and Lyon - was on trial at St. James's Park but was believed to have opted against becoming Kevin Keegan's first signing despite passing a medical and provisionally agreeing terms.

Newcastle have failed to win in the seven Premier League matches Keegan has taken charge of since the sacking of Sam Allardyce in December

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