Newcastle United academy boss Richard Money says Haris Vuckic is destined for stardom.

Manchester United and Real Madrid have been linked with Vuckic and Money told nufcTV: "He's beginning to settle in now.

"Coming over from Slovenia in January was never going to be easy, especially with such a big reputation.

"But week by week he's really beginning to come to grips with what we want.

"And on the evidence of the tournament in Bosnia and some of the things he did before we went away, he has all of the ingredients to be a top, top player."

And when asked if Vuckic could make an impact at first-team level in the Championship next season, Money confidently came back: "I don't think he's too far away if I'm honest.

"He's got everything really; great size, good athlete, change of pace and he's very clever and creative with the ball.

"I think that given the right environment and the right development then he's got a big future ahead of him."