Newcastle want to strengthen their first workforce squad forward of returning to the Champions League subsequent season, however they’re additionally persevering with efforts to enhance their youth academy. And they’re about to take action with the signing of a highly-rated winger from South Korea.
Earlier this summer time, Newcastle strengthened their choices for the long run by signing Antonio Cordero from Malaga. The younger Spanish winger, who was concerned on the U19 Euros, is anticipated to be loaned out with a view to proceed enjoying common soccer, which can give him one of the best probability of returning to St James’ Park sooner or later and competing for a spot in Eddie Howe’s squad.
And Cordero isn’t the one younger winger that Newcastle can be signing, with Park Seung-soo additionally set to hitch.
Earlier in the summertime, it was reported that Park, who is just 18 years of age, was selecting between Newcastle and Bayern Munich for his subsequent membership. And it has now been revealed by South Korean journalist Seol Ho-jung (through NUFC Weblog), that he has chosen to hitch the Premier League facet from Suwon Bluewings.
Newcastle additionally beat Marseille, RB Salzburg and FC Midtjylland to the signing of Park, who will quickly journey to the north East to endure medical checks. He’s anticipated to signal earlier than becoming a member of Howe’s squad for his or her pre-season tour of South Korea, which takes place later in the summertime.
It’s well-documented that Newcastle have the richest house owners in world soccer, however whereas they haven’t been capable of go all weapons blazing within the switch market as a result of PSR restrictions, they’ve finished good enterprise. And signing quite a few proficient youngsters for the long run underlines this level, particularly if gamers like Park can break into the primary workforce within the years to come back.
