Lee Ryder has claimed that a Premier League club has agreed a transfer fee with Newcastle United to sign Bobby Clark in the summer window.
The Lowdown: Clark a prospect
The son of former Magpies ace Lee Clark, who played in more than 150 senior games at St James’ Park, has been in demand from a number of top clubs in Europe.
Back in November 2019, the Daily Mail reported that Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur were all interested in signing the then 14-year-old prospect, who is now 16 years of age.
Bobby Clark became the youngest-ever player to represent the Magpies at under-18 level at the tender age of just 14 years and 206 days, and has also represented England at under-16 level, showing just how much talent and promise he has.
The Latest: Fee agreed
Writing in his latest piece for The Chronicle, Ryder has claimed that Liverpool have agreed a fee to sign Clark, who he describes as one of Newcastle’s ‘hottest young prospects’.
Ryder also claims that the teenager’s departure would be deemed a ‘big blow’ by Magpies fans as he closes in on a move to Anfield.
The Verdict: It would be a shame
It would certainly be a shame if Newcastle cannot keep hold of one of their most promising talents, especially to a Premier League rival.
Clark looks like he is capable of reaching the heights of his father or perhaps going even further, but it now looks as if he will become a Reds player.
Of course, he is still very young at just 16 and his career could take a completely different path, but it would certainly appear to be a blow if NUFC were to lose him in his youth.
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