South African-born central defender Bradley Cross is reportedly in talks with the Premier League club Newcastle United.
Media reports in England suggest that the 19-year-old centre-back has held talks with the Magpies with an aim to secure a move to the club's junior side and has also undergone trials with the club.
Cross is currently out of contract after spending the last two years with Bundesliga club Schalke 04.
The 19-year-old centre-back is believed to have a United Kingdom passport and has also had a stint with Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands.