Midfielder agrees deal to join Newcastle United

Newcastle United have reportedly seen off a long list of other clubs to win the transfer race for highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder Rory Finneran.

The wonderkid became the youngest ever player in Blackburn Rovers’ history last season, and it now looks like a deal is in place for him to continue his development at St James’ Park.

Newcastle were said to have been among a number of interested clubs around Europe, but they’re now in pole position to wrap up a deal for Finneran this summer.