Discovery of young European talent so important for United

NEWCASTLE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR 'GEMS'

- By CIARAN KELLY

THERE is a reason why Eddie Howe has previously spoken about the need to find 'untapped gems'. Never has that been more important for Newcastle United in a PSR world.

Just as Newcastle are targeting first-team-ready additions, the Magpies are also looking at undervalued talent across Europe who can, in the words of Howe, 'become top players.' That does not happen overnight, of course.

Take new arrival Antonio Cordero. This is a Spain under-19 international with immense potential, but Newcastle recognise that the winger needs a loan in the next stage of his development just as Yankuba Minteh did after joining the Magpies a couple of years ago.