Daniel Ballard of Sunderland clashes with Alexander Isak of Newcastle United. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Cardiff City attacker Jack Sykes during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from EFL analysis, multiple Premier League clubs are keen on the player, and Newcastle United wanted to secure his signature as well. They will face competition from bitter rivals Sunderland, who have secured promotion to the Premier League for the upcoming campaign.
Newcastle keen on Cardiff City prodigy
The 16-year-old is highly rated across the country, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term acquisition for both clubs. He scored 29 goals at the youth level for Cardiff City last season. It is no surprise that multiple clubs are keen on him.
He could prove to be a long-term investment for most teams. Newcastle have an ambitious project, and they are looking to put together a formidable squad for the future. It is not surprising that they are keen on the 16-year-old. He could be a quality player for them in the long run. Newcastle have done well to groom talented young players, and they could nurture him into a future star.
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Newcastle have the finances to get the deal across the line, and convincing Sykes to join the club should not be too difficult for them either. They are among the biggest clubs in the country, and they have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season.
Although the 16-year-old is unlikely to be a part of the first team right away, he will look to force his way into the first team set-up in future.
It will be interesting to see if Sunderland can beat Newcastle to his signature. They could be an attractive destination for the player as well. They might be able to offer him first-team opportunities in the near future as…..
