Newcastle are set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of Malaga winger Antonio Cordero.
Mail Sport understands the 18-year-old and his representatives have now held talks with sporting director Paul Mitchell after visiting Tyneside.
And there is fresh confidence that will see the Magpies seal the deal by agreeing a pre-contract agreement with Cordero, who is a free agent in the summer.
Spanish giants Barcelona and Real have been credited with an interest in the Under-19 international, but it is Newcastle who have made their move. It is thought significant progress has been made in recent days.