Newcastle United agree £23m fee for Ajax wonderkid: report

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Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Sign Up By submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over, have read our Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Geographical rules apply. Eddie Howe is prioritising youth and potential in this summer's transfer market (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Newcastle United are continuing with their strategy of investing in young players with potential, with the unexpected signing of an 18-year-old wonderkid from Ajax.

The club has switched tactics when it comes to bolstering their squad this summer, with youth favoured over established, experienced stars.The sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have paved the way for a complete squad refresh, with Eddie Howe keen to bring in youngsters with high ceilings.Newcastle set to seal signing of third player under the age of 21 this summerThe Toon have been busy already this summer, picking up French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen and Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure, both of whom are 20-years-old.

They have also been heavily linked with a big money move for impressive Switzerland starlet Johan Manzambi, another player who is just 20. Newcastle United are set to sign young Ajax talent Sean Steur (Image credit: Getty Images)It now looks as if they are set to complete the signing of 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.According to reports from the Netherlands, a £23m fee has been agreed for the teenager, who made his senior debut in the 2024-25 season, aged just 17 years and 36 days.

Get the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsThe midfielder went on to make 26 senior appearances with the club altogether, scoring his first goal in a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord.The same reports claim that the player had initially been expected to sign a new contract at Ajax, but that he is now due to travel to Tyneside to complete a move.

A five-year deal has been agreed in principle between Newcastle and Steur. Joe Willock is expected to leave Newcastle this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)The move for Steur comes with Newcastle looking to add new midfielders to their team this summer, following the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.Joe Willock is also expected to leave during the current transfer window, while Arsenal have also had an offer rejected for club captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Newcastle have repeatedly said that the Brazilian is not for sale and are hoping to keep their talisman around for next season. TOPICS Ryan GrayFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications.

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