Newcastle United consider move for Man Utd transfer target as new signing spotted at St James' Park

According to Mail Online, the Magpies are keeping tabs on 16-year-old attacking midfielder Yahya Idrissi-Regragui, who his under-18s debut last season.

It’s claimed Idrissi-Regragui is rated as one of the most exciting youngsters in the Blues academy and already represents Morocco at under-18 level. The teenager already has a deal with Nike and is tipped to make significant strides closer to senior football next year.

Manchester United as well as Newcastle have been linked and Chelsea have responded by opening talks over a long-term contract.

Newcastle plan to bolster their academy significantly in the coming months having already signed 16-year-old Aaron Epia from Everton and 14-year-old midfielder CJ Afumuzor from Portsmouth.

The Magpies are also poised to complete the signing of Serbian youth international Miodrag Pivas.

The 19-year-old centre-back — who can also play as a defensive midfielder — was spotted outside of St James’ Park on Wednesday ahead of joining on a free transfer. Pivas spent last season at Serbian Superliga side FK Jedinstvo Ub where he made 25 senior appearances.

Pivas recently received a glowing review from former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic — comparing him to Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic.

"A huge talent and serious potential,” said Matic. “If he continues this way, he's on the path to the national team. In my opinion, we haven't seen a player with such predispositions since Nemanja Vidic and Bradislav Ivanovic. A complete player and a top professional.”