Newcastle sanction two loan moves as Dan Ashworth strikes £6m deal - The Athletic

It's emerged today that Gambian talent Yankuba Minteh will become our first summer signing, with the 18-year-old expected on Tyneside for his medical soon.

Following news that he'll sign for a fee in the region of £6m from Danish side Odense, The Athletic have revealed Newcastle's immediate plans for the exciting winger.

They report that loan options are already being explored, with Minteh and Garang Kuol - another young gem signed by Dan Ashworth - expected to spend the 2023/24 season elsewhere for some much needed minutes at senior level.

So far, Minteh has four goals and six assists in 17 appearances in the Danish top flight, but he's been left out of Odense’s squad to play FC Midtjylland tomorrow now a move to Newcastle is imminent.

Once his medical is complete and his work permit secured, we can expect to see a host of clubs linked with a loan move. After Kuol's lack of game time with Hearts over the second half of the 2022/23 season, let's hope both secure the right move that allows them to play regularly and develop over the coming year.