Newcastle United have taken former Ajax youngster Dani Koks on a week-long trial as they look to add depth to their development squad. According to Dutch De Telegraaf journalist Mike Verweij, the 17-year-old midfielder will spend a week on Tyneside looking to impress head coach Steve McClaren and reserve-team boss Peter Beardsley. A midfielder who is described as "loving to pick out a pass", Verweij played for Ajax's B1 side last season and the Magpies will run the rule over him at their Benton training base. https://twitter.com/MikeVerweij/status/618161047862644736 On Monday evening, Verweij tweeted a photo of Koks - in which the youngster is sitting underneath the Newcastle United emblem with his training kit in a sports bag in front of him - along with the following message (translated):
"Dano Koks (17) last season playing for #Ajax B1 is this week on trial #Newcastle @NUFC."
McClaren wants to recruit at least six faces to his first-team squad this summer, but the Magpies boss is also looking to add depth to the development side as well. The Magpies are already looking to agree a deal for Northampton Town's 19-year-old forward Ivan Toney, and more arrivals could also take place over the next few weeks. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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