Newcastle are weighing up a swoop for Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas. The club's scouts watched his performance at Hampden. Newcastle are readying for a fight to sign him, with a £35 million release clause in his contract at Genk.

Newcastle United is keeping a close eye on the progress of Konstantinos Karetsas. The financial strength of English clubs, including Newcastle, is likely to influence the potential acquisition of the player. Karetsas, a 17-year-old Greek prodigy, recently achieved the milestone of becoming the youngest Greek international and scored a notable goal against Scotland. His outstanding performances have caught the attention of top European clubs such as Bayern München and Napoli, reflecting a growing interest in the young talent. Although Genk wishes to keep him for at least another year, there is intense competition for his signature, with Premier League clubs like Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester United eagerly tracking his development. Karetsas' market value is currently estimated at 13 million euros, but it is anticipated that a much higher fee will be necessary to secure his transfer from Genk this summer.