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"The Magpies have completed the signings of Karl Darlow and Jamaal Lascelles. Karl and Jamaal arrive at SJP on long-term deals and will spend the 2014/15 season back on loan with @Official_NFFC. pic.twitter.com/KQx7yeXSVn &amp;mdash; Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 9, 2014 The Nottingham Forest duo were today unveiled at St James' Park, though both will be loaned back to their former club for the current Championship campaign. Lascelles, a centre-back, had been the subject of interest from Queens Park Rangers but has now agreed a long-term move to Newcastle United, with Alan Pardew suggesting he will play a big part in the club's future. And the Magpies boss offered the same praise to goalkeeper Darlow, telling the club's website: \"It is a real coup to have signed two of the finest young talents in English football outside of the Premier League. \"Jamaal and Karl will be a big part of the future of this Club. They have both performed outstandingly in the Championship over the last couple of years and I have no doubt they will be able step up to this level once they return from their loan at Nottingham Forest.\" Upon his unveiling, 20-year-old Lascelles said: \"As soon as I found out about the move I was over the moon. \"It's a huge step up for me. Newcastle are a club with a massive fanbase, a big history and an unbelievable stadium.  Manager, Alan Pardew: \"It is a real coup... Jamaal and Karl will be a big part of the future of this Club.\" #NUFC pic.twitter.com/RHe7rWsM0Q &amp;mdash; Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 9, 2014  \"First, I am going back to Forest for another season and that will be great for my development. Hopefully I can come here next summer an even better player.\" Meanwhile, Darlow added: \"I'm delighted for it all to be sorted and I can't wait to get started here at Newcastle. \"The loan back is going to be another year but it gives me time to develop my game further before I return. I'm looking forward to the future.\"Do Darlow and Lascelles have a big future at St James' Park?"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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