Players like Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman have helped to reduce the average age of the first-team squad whilst the additions of Harrison Ashby and Garang Kuol have shown the Magpies have one eye on the future.
This policy is unlikely to change with Eddie Howe revealing his desire to see the club add youth to his ranks. Speaking in November, he said: “At the moment, we have quite an ageing squad, so we probably need to invest in more young players.”
NXGN have recently released their top 50 wonderkids from across the world of football and here, we take a look at which of these should the Magpies be targeting this summer.
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9. Ismael Gharbi (PSG)
As always at PSG, Gharbi might suffer from a lack of game time alongside the superstars at their disposal. Gharbi can play behind the striker or as a winger and has made five appearances for the senior side this season. Photo: GUILLAUME SOUVANT
10. Lewis Hall (Chelsea)
Newcastle United are in the market for a left-back this summer and Hall has emerged as one of the Premier League’s brightest talents in that area of the pitch. It won’t be cheap to prise him away from Stamford Bridge though. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
11. Desire Doue (Rennes)
Newcastle were heavily-linked with Hugo Ekitike for a while before he opted to join PSG in the summer. Following Ekitike’s departure, Doue has emerged as the Ligue 1’s side most talented prospects and has featured 29 times in all competitions this season. Photo: LOIC VENANCE
12. Valentin Carboni (Inter Milan)
Carboni has made six appearances for Inter’s first-team this season. His versatility at being able to play in the centre of midfield, behind the striker or out wide means he is regarded as one of the brightest talents in Italy at the minute. Juventus and Liverpool have previously been linked with a move for him. Photo: Gabriele Maltinti