Ben Parkinson, Ciaran Thompson and Shaun Mavididi has all signed pro contracts with Newcastle United.

A United statement read: "Parkinson and Thompson, both boyhood supporters of the Magpies, have agreed full-time deals after progressing through the club's Little Benton Academy whilst London-born winger Mavididi has also agreed a first pro contract with United.

"Parkinson, who joined Newcastle's youth set-up at the age of seven, is a striker who is capable of playing on the wing and completed a bright 2022/23 campaign in front of goal.

"The Durham-born youngster recorded five goals and two assists in 11 Under-18 Premier League fixtures last term along with scoring three times in the young Magpies' FA Youth Cup campaign, captaining the Toon Teenagers in the process before exiting at the fourth round stage.

"The 18-year-old forward also scored twice in his opening three Premier League 2 matches for Newcastle's under-21 side and his positive performances have resulted in a maiden pro deal, 11 years on since first arriving at the club's Academy."

Parkinson told nufc.co.uk: "I'm absolutely over the moon to sign my first professional contract. It's a huge moment, personally, but also for the people around me who have had to sacrifice their time and effort in order to help me get to this point and to do it here at the club I grew up supporting makes it even more special."

Blyth-born Thompson said: "I'm delighted to sign my first professional contract at my boyhood club. "It's a special feeling and a dream come true to sign for the club I grew up loving and supporting."

Mavididi said: "There's a good buzz going around the club and the future looks so exciting. My main highlight from last season would be the FA Youth Cup win against Charlton. From a personal point of view, I suffered a hip fracture and was out for three months but that was my first game back and it was full of emotion ending in a 3-2 win.

"It was a nice feeling, everybody was pleased and it felt even better playing in front of my family."