Newcastle United are reportedly close to signing young Australian forward Garang Kuol on a permanent deal.
The 18-year-old currently plies his trade for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League and his performances have attracted various suitors from around the globe.
Despite rumoured interest from Celtic, it looks like Newcastle have done enough to secure the signature of the highly-rated forward.
Newcastle are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Australian wonderkid Garang Kuol
According to Sky Sports, the only stumbling block surrounding the transfer is when it comes to sealing a work permit for the youngster.