Newcastle are chasing highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos with the Vasco de Gama teenager dazzling in his country's second tier... as Eddie Howe's men pursue more talent after securing Garang Kuol
- Newcastle target Vasco de Gama's highly-rated midfielder Andrey Santos
- The 18-year-old has scored seven times in 33 appearances for Vasco
- Juninho Pernambucano backs the Santos to be 'much better' than he was
- Santos has been linked with LaLiga giants Barcelona since making his debut
Newcastle United are pursuing Vasco de Gama’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos.
The Magpies are looking at young talent from across the globe as they attempt to navigate Financial Fair Play restrictions by signing stars of the future.
They have already bolstered their youth ranks with the likes of Australia forward Garang Kuol, the 18-year-old who will join in January from Central Coast Mariners.
![Newcastle are pursuing highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasca de Gama](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/13/16/63434829-11312431-image-a-54_1665675512810.jpg)
Newcastle are pursuing highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasca de Gama
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The Magpies have already signed highly-rated Australian Garang Kuol who will join in January
And we understand Santos, 18, is another on their radar. He has scored seven times from 33 appearances for Vasco, who play in Brazil’s second tier.
Former Brazil star Juninho Pernambucano has said that Santos will go on to become a ‘much better’ player than he was, praising his physical and technical superiority.
Santos has been capped at youth level and has also been linked with Barcelona since making his debut last year.
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is hoping to build for the future by signing young stars
![Ex-Brazil star Juninho Pernambucano (pictured) has backed Santos to be better than him](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/10/13/16/63433525-0-image-m-50_1665674109722.jpg)
Ex-Brazil star Juninho Pernambucano (pictured) has backed Santos to be better than him
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