Newcastle Transfer News: Magpies And West Ham Track Villarreal Teenager

Young Spaniards are certainly attracting interest from the Toon this summer...

by Chris Waugh
Newcastle United and West Ham United have both expressed an interest in Villarreal teenage sensation Alfonso Pedraza. HITC Sport claim that both clubs have made contract with the Spanish club about the 19-year-old winger's potential availability. Aston Villa, Everton and Southampton are also believed to be looking at Alfonso, who scored once in 13 appearances for Villarreal's "B" team in 2015. The Spain Under-19 winger also made two appearances for the first team and it is believed that, if Villarreal can hold off interest from Premier League clubs this summer, he could break into the main squad next season. Alfonso's English agent is quoted by HITC Sport as revealing:
"All I can say is that, yes, there are a number of clubs in England looking at him. "I can't name clubs but at this moment it would appear there is a strong chance he will be at a Premier League club next season."
Newcastle enjoyed success by signing Ayoze Perez from Spain last summer for just £1.5 million and it is a market they believe provides good value for money, as well as the potential to make a profit on any future sale. Will the six-foot-tall winger from San Sebastian be plying his trade on Tyneside next season? For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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