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This guy was apparently being monitored by Chelsea but choose The Toon....
Aleksandar Mitrovic: Newcastle United sign Anderlecht striker
Newcastle have signed Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic for £13m - subject to a work permit.
The Serbia international, 20, has signed a five-year deal with Steve McClaren's side.
He becomes United's second summer signing following the £14.5m arrival of PSV midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.
"This is a club with a very big history and the fans are a big part of that. There will be pressure here, for sure, but I like pressure," said Mitrovic.
"I also know about the famous players who have played for Newcastle United, like Alan Shearer, who is a hero of mine. I hope I can play like him for this club. It will be an honour."
Mitrovic scored 36 league goals in his two years in Belgium, including 20 last season to be the league's top scorer.
He cost the Belgian club £4.3m when they signed him from Partizan Belgrade two years ago.
Mitrovic, who was also a reported target for Chelsea, scored an injury-time equaliser in the Champions League against Arsenal last season.
And Crystal Palace have signed Chelsea striker,Patrick Bamford 21,on a seasons long loan.
Another decent addition to Palaces squad.Bamford scored 19 goals on loan at Championship side,Middlesbrough,last season.