According to reports from the Sunderland Echo, Premier League club Newcastle United are showing interest in Josh Hawkes.
The 19-year-old plays for Hartlepool United. He is a highly rated young talent who plays as an attacking midfielder, and scored on his full debut for Hartlepool United in the 2-1 win over Bromley at the end of March.
He has made only seven appearances in his professional career, but is already getting rave reviews from his boss Matthew Bates who feels there is hardly any better player in the role at his age.