Yankuba Minteh insists he knows nothing about reports suggesting he is 'very close' to signing for Newcastle United. However, the teenage winger admits he is keen to move to St James' Park amid talk of a deal in the region of £4.7 million.
Minteh has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for Danish outfit Odense Boldklub, registering five goals and seven assists from 17 appearances. In response to recent rumours, the club's sporting director Bjorn Wesstrom admitted a summer exit could be on the cards for the Gambian, who is contracted until 2024.
Newcastle are yet to confirm Reece Byrne as their first summer signing, with the Bohemians goalkeeper announcing the move on social media earlier this month. The Irish teenager was in the stands at St James' Park on Sunday as Eddie Howe's side enjoyed a sensational 6-1 victory over top-four rivals Tottenham.
