"The transfer window may be closed, but Newcastle are still looking to do transfer business lead by Ross Wilson, who was recently appointed as the club's new sporting director. Specifically, signings for the academy are being worked on, which is an area that they have put a lot of focus in recent years. In the PSR era, it has proven valuable to sell academy players, which Newcastle did in 2024 when Elliot Anderson joined Nottingham Forest in a deal worth 35m."
"As per Sky Sports (via EPL Index), Newcastle have agreed a deal with Barnsley to sign 15-year-old defender Josh Kenchington, who will arrive at St James' Park for a fee in the region of 350k. Tottenham and Brighton have also been credited with an interest, but he will soon head to the North East. Kenchington has been likened to John Stones, who also came through the ranks at Barnsley before joining Everton in 2013, and then Man City three years later."
Newcastle continued transfer activity after the window closed under sporting director Ross Wilson, focusing on academy signings. The club values academy sales under PSR and sold Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest for 35m in 2024. Newcastle view academy products as potential assets to generate financial breathing space and are working to add new talents. The club agreed a deal with Barnsley to sign 15-year-old defender Josh Kenchington for around 350k despite interest from Tottenham and Brighton. Kenchington is a two-footed central defender likened to John Stones capable of progressing play with his passing range, but he remains years from the first team.
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