Dan Gosling has completed his free transfer move from Everton to Newcastle.

The 20-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year contract after the Magpies stepped in to exploit a loophole in his contractual situation at St James’ Park.

It’s a brilliant move for me. I just can’t wait to get started.

Dan Gosling

Gosling will not be available for Newcastle’s opening match of the season on 16th August at Old Trafford as he is recovering from a serious knee injury.

Full Time Result betting for the match has Manchester United fancied at 1.22, with Newcastle available at 11.00 and the draw 5.50.

He is the club’s second summer signing after the acquisition of Nottingham Forest’s James Perch.

Gosling told the club’s official website, www.nufc.co.uk: “It’s a brilliant move for me. Now that the deal is done, I just can’t wait to get started.

“I’ve played at St James’ Park before and know all about the amazing atmosphere. Playing there in a black and white shirt is something I’ve thought about already and it will be a great day when I finally get to walk out in front of 50,000 people.

“The gaffer, Chris Hughton, and all of the lads have been great with me and made me feel really welcome since I arrived and hopefully I can repay the faith that they have shown in me.”

Gosling began his career at home-town club Plymouth and won a £2million move to Everton in January 2008, where he made his mark with an extra-time winner over arch-rivals Liverpool in an FA Cup fourth round replay.

However, he was able to move on a free transfer after the Toffees failed to follow up a verbal contract offer with a written one.

Hughton said: “We are delighted to have signed Dan. He’s the right age and the profile that he has is what makes it such an appealing capture for us.

“He’s young, but has Premier League experience and he’s someone who can continue to develop his game.

“We see him as a high-energy player and a player that can play from box to box, but he’s also a young player with experience, so he won’t be fazed by what is ahead of him.”

Newcastle are 3.75 to be relegated from the Barclays Premier League 2010/11.

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