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Newcastle seal deal for Gambian teenager Yankuba Minteh from Odense as first signing of the summer...but the Magpies will send the 18-year-old on loan to Feyenoord next season

Newcastle have completed a deal to sign 18-year-old Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh from Danish side OB, and will send him straight out on loan to Feyenoord.

The teenager will officially complete his move to the Magpies on July 1, subject to approval, and will immediately be joining the Dutch champions for the 2023-24 season to continue his development.

Minteh made 17 senior appearances for OB in the Danish Superliga, scoring four goals and contributing six assists.

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth said: 'We are very pleased to be bringing a player with Yankuba's high potential to Newcastle.