Newcastle United confirmed their first summer arrival on Monday as they announced the capture of Odense youngster Yankuba Minteh. The 18-year-old Gambian winger has been tracked by the Magpies for many months after impressive displays in the Danish top flight and will officially join the club on July 1st.
Newcastle have wasted no time loaning Minteh out, sending him straight to Dutch champions Feyenoord, who could play at St James' Park in the Champions League next season. The teenager will spend a season in the Netherlands before being assessed over his first-team capabilities.
Minteh is likely to be the first of many when it comes to these type of deals as Newcastle scour the globe for the best young talent available. The north east outfit won the race for Garang Kuol in similar circumstances last season before sending the Australian north of the border for a loan stint with Hearts.
