Everton are closing in on Newcastle starlet Lewis Gibson.
Sportsmail understands discussions between both clubs are at an advanced stage.
The Toffees hope to have a deal agreed before the start of next week.
The 16-year-old is viewed as one of the brightest young talents in the country and his exit would come as a blow to the Magpies.
Indeed, the capture of Gibson would come as a huge victory for Everton's head of recruitment Steve Walsh, with all of England's top clubs tracking the left sided defender.