Newcastle United are continuing with their strategy of investing in young players with potential, with the unexpected signing of an 18-year-old wonderkid from Ajax.
The club has switched tactics when it comes to bolstering their squad this summer, with youth favoured over established, experienced stars.
The sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have paved the way for a complete squad refresh, with Eddie Howe keen to bring in youngsters with high ceilings.
Newcastle set to seal signing of third player under the age of 21 this summer
The Toon have been busy already this summer, picking up French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen and Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure, both of whom are 20-years-old.
They have also been heavily linked with a big money move for impressive Switzerland starlet Johan Manzambi, another player who is just 20.
It now looks as if they are set to complete the signing of 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.
According to reports from the Netherlands, a £23m fee has been agreed for the teenager, who made his senior debut in the 2024-25 season, aged just 17 years and 36 days.
The midfielder went on to make 26 senior appearances with the club altogether, scoring his first goal in a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord.
The same reports claim that the player had initially been expected to sign a new contract at Ajax, but that he is now due to travel to Tyneside to complete a move.
A five-year deal has been agreed in principle between Newcastle and Steur.
The move for Steur comes with Newcastle looking to add new midfielders to their team this summer, following the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.
Joe Willock is also expected to leave during the current transfer window, while Arsenal have also had an offer rejected for club captain Bruno Guimaraes.
Newcastle have repeatedly said that the Brazilian is not for sale and are hoping to keep their talisman around for next season.