Newcastle United are at the front of the queue for Inter Milan sensation Kevin Zefi this summer - and the Magpies have an advantage in the race for the 18-year-old. Zefi left Shamrock Rovers for the Italian giants on a three-year deal in 2021 but is expected to leave this summer.
The man currently offering guidance to the youngster is fellow Irishman and ex-Newcastle United defender Stephen Carr. The former right-back, who now owns a lavish bar in Spain, featured 78 times for the Magpies in the Premier League and knows a thing or two about life on Tyneside, with Zefi turning to the retired pro for advice on his career.
“Having a player at Inter and AC Milan can only be good for Irish football,” said former Ireland international Carr. “Kevin has opened a door that was always closed.