Newcastle are chasing highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos with the Vasco de Gama teenager dazzling in his country's second tier... as Eddie Howe's men pursue more talent after securing Garang Kuol

Newcastle United are pursuing Vasco de Gama’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos.

The Magpies are looking at young talent from across the globe as they attempt to navigate Financial Fair Play restrictions by signing stars of the future.

They have already bolstered their youth ranks with the likes of Australia forward Garang Kuol, the 18-year-old who will join in January from Central Coast Mariners.

Newcastle are pursuing highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasca de Gama

And we understand Santos, 18, is another on their radar.