Newcastle United look set to sign Kilmarnock teenager Charlie McArthur this summer, beating a host of Premier League rivals in the process. The Telegraph report the Magpies are close to completing a deal for the 17-year-old centre-back who has caught the eye north of the border in recent months.
McArthur made just four senior appearances for Kilmarnock this term, with his league debut coming back in May. Despite this, a host of Premier League outfits have chased his signature in recent months after watching him excel in Scotland's youth ranks.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Wolves and West Ham have all been linked with a move for the defender in the last 12 months. Most importantly, Dan Ashworth 's former club Brighton were tipped to be making a £275,000 bid for his signature before the January window.