The Magpies are serious about bringing in quality young talent from around the globe.
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Per Portal do Gremista, the Magpies are among several teams chasing the 19-year-old.
While the €20 million price tag demanded by Gremio has scared away some teams, Newcastle are still in the mix.
They believe the youngster has the talent to justify such a fee, even if he is very raw.
They may also believe that signing him early is the only way to secure his signature ahead of bigger clubs.