Zefi has appeared for the Republic of Ireland's youth teams at every level, and most recently appeared for the under-19 side. It is understood that Newcastle see the player as a hot prospect for the future, and want to sign Zefi down to a long-term deal as soon as possible before the transfer window slams shut at the end of August.

Zefi is comfortable playing anywhere in attack, but his preferred position is as a second striker or attacking midfielder, and Zefi has an impressive 16 goals in 14 games for Inter Milan's under 18 side playing just behind a striker.

It is understood that Newcastle 's owners have tasked the club's hierarchy to acquire the best young talent in the world and have bankrolled the club an estimated £200 million to fund that ambition.

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