Sources: Newcastle United ready formal move for Blackburn star Rory Finneran
Newcastle are plotting a formal move for Blackburn Rovers starlet Rory Finneran, sources have told Football Insider.
Finneran, 15, is regarded as a future star by the Championship club and is already a Republic of Ireland Under-17 international.
Newcastle are readying an offer for the defensive midfielder – who has impressed Magpies scouts at youth level for both club and country.
Finneran has regularly taken part in first-team training with Blackburn and was named on the bench for their recent 2-1 win over Bristol City on 12 December.
The left-footer has been with the club since the Under-8 level.
He has made one start in Premier League 2 this season and is now also a regular for Blackburn at Under-18 level.
Blackburn have helped with the development of both Arsenal star David Raya and Tottenham ace Ashley Phillips in recent years.
The Rovers’ squad features a wealth of home-grown talent – with Adam Wharton, Scott Wharton, Hayden Carter and Lewis Travis all coming through the ranks at Ewood Park.
Newcastle have focused on youth recruitment since their big-money Saudi-backed takeover in 2021.
Sean Longstaff, Elliot Anderson and Lewis Miley are among the most impressive players to come through the ranks on Tyneside.
The Magpies have also dipped into the transfer market to bring exciting youngsters like Trevan Sanusi, Yankuba Minteh, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento to the club.
In other news, Newcastle United to terminate midfielder’s deal – he’s set to join English club in January.