The Premier League may be on pause for the time being, but that's not set to stop clubs from coming to blows in the summer transfer window.
Everton, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all now racing to sign young Australia star Lucas Herrington. The 18-year-old defender is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand talents in Europe following his World Cup performance.
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Herrington is one to watch for good reason and could be on his way to the Premier League sooner rather than later.
Everton, Newcastle and Aston Villa race to sign Herrington
As reported by TeamTalk, Newcastle, Everton and Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Herrington, opening talks for the defender to make their interest known.
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They are joined by the likes of Barcelona and Colorado Rapids are now ready to green-light an exit for their teenage star, but are hoping to land him back on loan for another season.
Herrington is quickly becoming one of the most wanted teenage stars in Europe and could enter the history books as the latest breakout star from the World Cup.
Newcastle can add another rising star after Steurs
Newcastle have burst into life in the summer transfer window, welcoming Bouzamana Toure and Sean Steurs. The latter arrives as a rising star, having come through the Ajax academy. Still just 18 years old, the midfielder is one to watch as he attempts to steal the headlines in Eddie Howe's midfield.
Young players are certainly on the agenda for Newcastle, too. The Magpies could instantly add to Steurs by signing Herrington, who may well become the long-term partner to Malick Thiaw that the Tyneside club desperately need.
Signing Herrington would match Newcastle's summer business so far and welcome yet another rising star. Whilst the present has been so full of negativity in the last 12 months, the future looks bright at St James' Park.