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title: "Newcastle reportedly keen on Toure"
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published: "2017-11-30T20:48:14Z"
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# Newcastle reportedly keen on Toure

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Yannick Toure from Young Boys.

The 17-year-old forward has been in impressive form of late and, if the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5133559/Newcastle-join-clubs-eyeing-Yannick-Toure.html) are to be believed, the Magpies are the latest club to join the race for the highly rated youngster.

Toure was born in Senegal but, as a result of his tenure with Young Boys, has a Swiss passport. This has allowed him to represent them at international level.

The young striker is an established international for Switzerland’s Under-17 side and after a string of impressive displays, is set to be promoted to the Under-19 squad according to the Daily Mail’s report.

However, it’s stated that a whole host of clubs are interested in securing Toure’s services, with him continuing to impressive at such a young age.

Toure is biding his time over a professional deal with Young Boys, though, prompting increased speculation regarding his long-term future at the club.

Should the promising forward be signed up by another club, a compensation fee would be due to Young Boys, as set by FIFA.