Newcastle United Set to Land Senegalese Defensive Prospect Mor Ndiaye as Deal Nears Completion

Newcastle United Set to Land Senegalese Defensive Prospect Mor Ndiaye as Deal Nears Completion
Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated 18-year-old centre-back Mor Ndiaye from Senegalese outfit Amitié FC, with the Magpies moving quickly to secure the youngster ahead of growing competition.

Ndiaye came onto Newcastle’s radar following impressive performances at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar last year, where he represented Senegal  and caught the attention of scouts with his physical strength, composure on the ball and maturity at the heart of defence. His displays marked him out as one of the tournament’s most promising young defenders.

The club’s recruitment team have tracked Ndiaye closely since the World Cup and have now reached an agreement in principle with Amitié FC. Newcastle are keen to finalise the transfer as soon as possible, with Liverpool understood to be monitoring the situation and considering a move of their own.
Sources suggest Newcastle want to conclude the deal before rival interest intensifies, confident that the player fits the club’s long-term strategy of investing in elite young talent with high development potential.

Once completed, Ndiaye is expected to begin his journey within Newcastle’s development structure, with a clear pathway mapped out toward senior football.
The Magpies’ decisive move underlines their expanding global scouting network and ambition to identify future stars early. An official announcement is expected shortly, with the deal described as imminent ✅.