Newcastle have pulled off a massive transfer coup with the imminent capture of promising box-to-box Nigerian midfielder Chukwudi ‘CJ’ Afumuzor, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm.
NUFCBlog broke the news this week that the Magpies have seen off interest from multiple Premier League clubs to land the much-coveted Portsmouth youth teamer.
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Afumuzor was monitored heavily by Manchester United and there was also concrete interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aston Villa explored the possibility of signing the 14-year-old but decided against making an official bid to Portsmouth.
After passing his medical examination with flying colors, Afumuzor has agreed a two-year schoolboy contract with Newcastle United, and it is expected that he will sign a two-year scholarship deal once his schoolboy registration ends.
Newcastle United won the race for his services because they were the most forthcoming, setting out a clear plan and showing CJ how valued he is.
