Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 7 Jul 2026

Newcastle close in on signing Ajax generational talent Sean Steur for £23m

Howe rebuilding side after Tonali and Gordon exitsWidely hyped as Amsterdam club’s next De JongNewcastle are close to completing the signing of Sean Steur from Ajax for about £23m. The two-footed central midfielder is only 18 but has been widely hyped as the Amsterdam club’s brightest emerging midfield talent since Frenkie de Jong.While De Jong left for Barcelona in 2019, Steur, who can operate as a No 6 or a No 8, seems almost certainly Tyneside bound. At St James’ Park he is likely to start next season competing with Lewis Miley to fill Sandro Tonali’s old central midfield role and will be given time to adjust to the Premier League’s physicality. Continue reading...

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