Newcastle United are preparing to go toe-to-toe with Europe’s best in order to sign the brightest young talents. Ever since the PIF takeover was completed in 2021, there has been a lot more focus on Newcastle’s academy and youth development than there was under the Mike Ashley era. The new owners have already invested financially in upgrades to the youth development facilities and the progress is starting to show with Newcastle’s academy climbing up the rankings compared to other Premier League clubs. Eddie Howe recently praised two “elite players” who graduated from Newcastle’s academy and th…
