Marin quits Blues for Olympiacos as Magpies eye Spurs defender

Former Germany international midfielder Marko Marin has left Chelsea to join Greek club Olympiacos.

The 27-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge from Werder Bremen in 2012 but has spent time on loan at Sevilla, Fiorentina, Anderlecht and Trabzonspor.

Bosnian-born Marin, who won the last of his 16 international caps six years ago, was part of the Blues squad which lifted the Europa League trophy in 2013.

Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin is on the verge of a move to Newcastle.

The 23-year-old United States full-back, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, is understood to have travelled to the north-east for a medical yesterday.

Magpies defender Kevin Mbabu is to spend the season on loan at Swiss outfit BSC Young Boys.

Aston Villa have signed defender Ritchie De Laet from Leicester on a three-year deal.

The 27-year-old Belgian joins Sky Bet Championship side Villa for an undisclosed fee, having last season helped Leicester win the Premier League title while also being part of the Middlesbrough squad that won promotion to the top flight.