Matty Bondswell profiled as Newcastle United close in on defender chased by Man United and Chelsea

Newcastle United have agreed a deal in precept to signal England Beneath-18 left-back Matty Bondswell after he terminated his take care of RB Leipzig.

The 18-year-old started his profession at Nottingham Forest earlier than shifting to Germany and is now on the cusp of a transfer to St James’ Park.

ChronicleLive understands the deal was not accomplished final night time (Wednesday) because the Magpies regarded to beat off competitors from West Ham and Leeds however Bondswell is predicted to develop into a Newcastle participant within the very close to future.

This is every thing you could find out about Bondswell forward of his arrival at St James’ Park.

Who’s Matty Bondswell, what’s his pedigree?

Bondswell started his profession on the Metropolis Floor with Nottingham Forest earlier than shifting over to Germany in 2018 to hitch RB Leipzig.

The left-back joined Dutch membership FC Dordrecht earlier this season however struggled for minutes.

It was introduced Bondswell’s non permanent deal had been reduce brief in January with the defender having made a complete of seven appearances.

Who else is ?

West Ham had been credited with an curiosity in Bndswell through the January window however no deal materialised.

The Mail declare Chelsea and Leeds are additionally thought to have held an curiosity within the teen.

The identical report states that Bondswell turned down the prospect to maneuver to Manchester United earlier than shifting to Leipzig, highlighting the need to play first-team soccer regularly.

What has Steve Bruce stated?

While Bruce hasn’t straight addressed the hyperlinks to Bondswell, the Newcastle boss has admitted his membership will not be making any huge transfers in the summertime.

“I believe what you will see, particularly through the pandemic, is that we have not seen many huge transfers and I can not see issues altering in the summertime,” he stated.

“So I believe will probably be the identical once more I’d have thought.

“There can be a number of and a privileged few that may have cash, however actually the way in which it is wanting I do not suppose there can be supporters again within the floor this season.”