- Position:
- Defender
- Date signed:
- 1st July 2022
Left-back signed on-loan from Aston Villa in the January 2022 transfer window.
Targett - who will wear squad number 13 - adds Premier League experience to Eddie Howe's defensive options having made more than 100 top-flight appearances with Southampton and Aston Villa.
Born in Eastleigh in Hampshire, Targett began his career at nearby Southampton.
After coming through the club's academy system, he made 63 appearances in all competitions for the Saints and spent time with Fulham on loan during the 2017/18 season as the Cottagers achieved promotion to the Premier League.
Targett joined Aston Villa in July 2019 and was an ever-present in the Premier League last season as Villa finished 11th - one place above the Magpies.
- Full Name:
- Matt Targett
- Position:
- Defender
- Squad Number:
- 13
- Nationality:
- England
- Date of birth:
- 18th September 1995
- Place of birth:
- Eastleigh
- Height:
- 183
- Weight:
- 70
- Date signed:
- 1st July 2022
- Previous club:
- Aston Villa, Fulham (loan), Southampton
