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The Magpies are thought to have defeated two Premier League opponents in their pursuit of a highly regarded striker.
Newcastle United have reportedly signed Southend United striker Kacey Wooster ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Magpies have sealed the signing of the 16-year-old starlet after agreeing an initial five-figure fee with the National League team, according to the Southend Echo.
Wooster made his Shrimpers Under-18s debut at the age of just 14 but has now become the latest new addition to the Magpies academy as they look to boost their youth ranks ahead of the new season. Southend will also benefit from a number of clauses placed into the agreement should the youngster progress during his time at St James Park.
United have also recently agreed deals for Port Vale winger Michael Mills and Oldham Athletic youngster Sam Alabi over the last two months and are believed to be targeting a number of other prospects. The Magpies are said to be closing in on a deal for England Under-16s full-back Leo Shahar as talks over a deal for the Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster continue.
Romeo Akachukwu, a Republic of Ireland youth international midfielder, visited Tyneside earlier this month and scored for the club’s Under-18s in a 6-0 win against Carlisle United before appearing for the Magpies Under-21s in friendlies against Hebburn Town and Spennymoor Town.
Several other young players, notably former West Ham United midfielder Divine Mukasa and Birmingham City winger Trevan Sunasi, have been linked with moves to Tyneside in recent weeks.