Newcastle United line-up move for West Ham United youngster
Newcastle United transfers: A West Ham United youngster has been targeted by Newcastle.
Newcastle United have their sights set on West Ham United academy defender Kyle Healy-Matthews.
As per youth football expert The Secret Scout, The Magpies are looking to sign the 16-year-old right-back to join up with their under-18s squad next season.
Healy-Matthews is set to leave West Ham’s academy this summer and has been offered a scholarship at Newcastle.
The teenager played six times for West Ham in the Under-18s Premier League last season, attracting interest from Newcastle in the process. Newcastle’s Under-18s side finished third behind Manchester City and Manchester United in the North section of the Under-18s Premier League in 2025/26.
Newcastle have already confirmed the release of right-back Ezra Tika-Lemba, with Healey-Matthews lined up as a replacement. Other academy players released by Newcastle at Under-18s level include Will Anderson, Thomas Bryant, Jude Cogdon, Kayden Lucas, Alex O’Donovan, Matthew Taylor and Mo Waddani.
Joe Brayson, Adam Harrison, Alfie Harrison, Charlie McArthur, Darren Palmer, James Taylor and Max Thompson were also released at Under-21s level.
As a result, a significant recruitment drive is expected at academy level this summer.