Newcastle United are expected to sign England under-18 left-back Matthew Bondswell on a free transfer.
The 18-year-old started his career in the Nottingham Forest Academy but he moved to the Bundesliga for two-and-a-half years with RB Leipzig.
The defender has now chosen to leave the German club it seems that the Magpies have an agreement in place to sign him.
According to the Telegraph, Leeds United and West Ham United were interested in signing the teenager.
Bondswell is highly rated at the youth level and it will be interesting to see if he can continue his development at Newcastle and fulfil his potential.