Newcastle United Secures Josh Kenchington from Barnsley
Newcastle United has successfully acquired young talent Josh Kenchington from Barnsley.
The 15-year-old player is set to join Newcastle, edging out other contenders such as Manchester United and Tottenham.
Transfer Details
Newcastle’s offer of £350,000 has been accepted by Barnsley.
Kenchington has drawn comparisons to John Stones, the Manchester City defender and former Barnsley youth product.
Player’s Statement
The young player shared his thoughts about the move, saying that his five years at the academy were full of highs and lows and that he is grateful to the staff, teammates, and coaches he has learned from. He added that he will always value the memories from his childhood club but feels ready for the next chapter in his career.