Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - February 11, 2023. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe arrives at the stadium.
Newcastle United reportedly want to sign young Corinthians winger Pedrinho this summer.
The Lowdown: Pedrinho profiled
Pedrinho is a 17-year-old Brazilian who has played nine times for Corinthians’ U20 team, scoring four goals, and made his senior debut for them over the weekend (Transfermarkt).
He has also played 12 times for Brazil at youth level, scoring three goals (Transfermarkt), and is one of the rising talents in South American football.
The Latest: Newcastle interest
As per GOAL in Brazil, Newcastle are one of a number of clubs that want to sign Pedrinho this summer, with Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, PSV, Brighton and Hove Albion and Zenit also interested in his signature.
Corinthians are expecting official bids for him in the upcoming window, and want to make him their biggest sale in their history, as they have inserted a €50m (£44.5m) release clause in his contract.
The Verdict: Exciting times
These are exciting times for the Magpies, as they look to build a crop of young, talented players for the future.
They have already signed the likes of Garang Kuol and Harrison Ashby over the last two transfer windows, and Pedrinho would add to that exciting list.
Hailed as a ‘jewel‘ by journalist Raul Moura, the Brazilian certainly has a bright future, and with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton already at the club, the Tynesiders will feel as if they have a strong chance of persuading him to join.
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