Newcastle United have been linked with Australian wonderkid Garang Kuol, and the Magpies are reportedly close to signing him now.
That’s according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, who states that Newcastle are already planning what to do with Kuol if he arrives.
The 18-year-old is the most exciting talent to come out of Australia in a long time. A plethora of clubs from Europe have been chasing the forward, but it looks like Newcastle are going to win the race for the Central Coast Mariners ace.
That will be seen as a huge achievement by Sporting Director Dan Ashworth, who has already made huge changes behind the scenes since his summer arrival.
Securing Kuol’s signature would be a real coup, and it seems as though Newcastle are ‘close’ to a deal.
Newcastle already planning Garang Kuol loan with signing now close
As he’s only 18 and has limited experience in senior football, Kuol will struggle to get a work permit. That will stop him from playing in England for the time being.
But Downie claims that the Magpies already have a plan. He states that the club are considering loaning him out to a European side.
If they do that, he will be able to get the required experience and eventually earn a work permit to play in England and represent Newcastle.
While this could be a landmark signing for Newcastle, it will be a long time before we see Kuol in a black and white shirt. But hopefully he will be worth the wait.
The forward has already made his international debut. He came off the bench for Australia at the weekend, and played a huge role in the Socceroos’ second goal.
Kuol was hailed for his ‘thrilling‘ impact, with his ‘searing pace‘ causing New Zealand plenty of problems.
Hopefully we see that pace in a Newcastle shirt in the future. The Magpies are close to a deal, and are on course to sign one of the world’s most exciting youngsters.
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