Newcastle United have completed the signing of centre-back Dan Burn from Brighton for £13m.

Burn signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Magpies.

The St. James’ Park club had two bids turned down before settling on a fee of £13m with Brighton.

Burn, who has 18 months left in his contract at Brighton, is understood to have undergone a medical over the weekend.

✍️ #NUFC are delighted to confirm the signing of Dan Burn from Brighton on a two-and-a-half year deal.

Welcome home, Dan! ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2022

The defender is said to be Newcastle’s fifth signing of the January transfer window, following the arrivals of Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes and Matt Targett