Newcastle close to landing Barcelona's Guille Fernandez

The 18-year-old midfield prodigy could be heading to St James' Park this summer.

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What happened. Newcastle are reportedly close to signing Barcelona's highly rated 18-year-old midfielder Guille Fernandez, who has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club this summer.

• Fernandez is highly rated across Europe, with multiple clubs tracking him.
• Newcastle see him as a long-term investment for their future squad.
• Report comes from Albert Fernandez of GOL, via CaughtOffside.

A move would bolster Newcastle's midfield with a promising young talent as they build for the future.

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