Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe started watching before the Premier League. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Newcastle United are linked to the moves of Mali youth player Aboubacar Maiga.
The 16-year-old striker was highly regarded in Africa, with both Manchester City and Chelsea keen on him.
According to Chronicle Live, the player has been offered to Newcastle and it will be fun to see if they can complete the deal. The player prefers to play in England one day and the chance to join Newcastle is attractive to him.
Meanwhile, Spanish giant Barcelona is also keen on players, and they provide him with a pre-contract agreement. Whether the teenager decides to sign with Spanish clothing remains to be seen.
Newcastle should sign Aboubacar Maiga
Maiga established Mali's key player at the under-17 level, and because of his playing style, he was compared to Lionel Messi.
He is a great talent with a bright future and it is interesting whether Newcastle can sign him. They want to build a strong team for the future, and the wonderful African kids may be their ideal long-term investment.
If they could sign him with reasonable money, the deal looks like a major bargain in the long run.
Barcelona has an advantage in transfer matches
Meanwhile, the player signed with Mali Foot in African academics, with Barcelona forming a partnership with them. This will certainly give them an edge when signing players. Whether clubs like Newcastle, Manchester City or Chelsea can pour in and secure his service remains to be seen.
Newcastle has an exciting squad and an ambitious project. They are expected to fight for the trophy soon, and Maiga may be added to their idea.
