Lee Ryder has claimed that a Premier League club has agreed a transfer fee with Newcastle United to sign Bobby Clark in the summer window.
The Lowdown: Clark a prospect
The son of former Magpies ace Lee Clark, who played in more than 150 senior games at St James’ Park, has been in demand from a number of top clubs in Europe.
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Back in November 2019, the Daily Mail reported that Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur were all interested in signing the then 14-year-old prospect, who is now 16 years of age.
Bobby Clark became the youngest-ever player to represent the Magpies at under-18 level at the tender age of just 14 years and 206 days, and has also represented England at under-16 level, showing just how much talent and promise he has.
The Latest: Fee agreed
Writing in his latest piece for The Chronicle, Ryder has claimed that Liverpool have agreed a fee to sign Clark, who he describes as one of Newcastle’s ‘hottest young prospects’.
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Ryder also claims that the teenager’s departure would be deemed a ‘big blow’ by Magpies fans as he closes in on a move to Anfield.
The Verdict: It would be a shame
It would certainly be a shame if Newcastle cannot keep hold of one of their most promising talents, especially to a Premier League rival.
Clark looks like he is capable of reaching the heights of his father or perhaps going even further, but it now looks as if he will become a Reds player.
Of course, he is still very young at just 16 and his career could take a completely different path, but it would certainly appear to be a blow if NUFC were to lose him in his youth.
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