Allardyce closes in on Brazil's Belletti

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Belletti, who scored the winning goal in the Champions League Final against Arsenal in 2006, has been told he can leave the Spanish club.

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Samba beat: Sam Allardyce is keen on signing Brazilian defender Juliano Belletti

Although the Newcastle boss has yet to be given permission to speak with the versatile 31-year-old, Allardyce is confident their offer will be accepted.

Newcastle will give a medical to Abdoulaye Faye, 29, today and expect to complete the £2m signing of the Bolton midfielder.

Allardyce is also looking at Paris Saint-Germain defender Mario Yepes, 31, but is not keen on his £2m asking price.

Michael Owen will continue his comeback today in a training-ground friendly.