Newcastle United agree new contract with midfielder - yet to be confirmed by club

The Carlisle-born midfielder completed his season-long move to the League Two side - managed by former Newcastle defender Mike Williamson - on deadline day.

His contract was due to expire next summer but the 21-year-old has revealed it will now run for another three years. He wrote on Instagram: “So happy to sign a new deal @NUFC til 2027”.

White joined the Magpies’ academy eight years ago, progressing through the ranks before getting his first taste of senior football in short spells at Hartlepool United and Exeter City.

He then spent the first-half of last season on loan at Crewe Alexandra which proved to be his most successful period to date, scoring three times and registering the same number of assists in 25 appearances.

Crewe were keen to keep White for the season, while a number of other clubs also showed an interest, but Eddie Howe decided to include him in his first-team plans for the second-half of the campaign amid an injury crisis.

White made his Premier League debut against AFC Bournemouth before making further substitute appearances versus Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.

“Just talking individually about Joe, he's come back from a loan spell and really matured,” Howe said after the Bournemouth game.

“That loan spell [at Crewe Alexandra] did him the world of good, he's trained really well. I'm very, very pleased with him. He's been almost like a new signing for us and of course, by training well you earn my trust.

“I thought it was a good moment to put him on the pitch for his Premier League debut. I thought he did really well so I'm delighted with him.”

White featured in the opening pre-season friendly against SpVgg Unterhaching before a back injury ruled him out the remainder of the games.

"Joe is a technically gifted player who can operate in-between the lines,” Williamson said after securing White’s services. “He's a creative footballer who will naturally influence games with his ability.

“We're extremely grateful to Newcastle United for trusting us with one of their most exciting talents this season. I'm really looking forward to working with him!"