Kilmarnock wonderkid Charlie McArthur is interesting Newcastle United.

The Telegraph says Newcastle are closing in on a deal for McArthur.

The 17-year-old, out of contract next year, is one of Scottish football's top young prospects.

McArthur is now set for a switch to mega-rich Newcastle after breaking into Killie's first team this term.

The centre-back, who captained Scotland at this year's U17s Euros, made four senior appearances for Kilmarnock - including a league debut in May.