Sean Longstaff’s Newcastle success should be a factor in pursuit of Recoe Martin

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Newcastle United are reportedly interested in MK Dons youngster Recoe Martin.

According to the Mirror, the Magpies are keen on the 18-year-old from the League Two club.

It is understood that Southampton and Norwich City are also eyeing the teenager dubbed the next Dele Alli, as he also came out of the MK Dons academy.

Martin is a left-footed striker that is yet to make his senior appearance, but is prolific at youth level and scored five times for the Under 18s last week.

He is yet to sign a professional deal with MK Dons, meaning he could leave on a compensation package that would attract big clubs.

It’s unclear on if Martin will go on to achieve something at senior level, but bringing highly-rated youngsters to St James’ Park can only be a positive and long-term they need more options at striker.

Newcastle have shown this season that it’s feasible to make the step up to their first team in the Premier League from the fairly unknown.

Sean Longstaff was out on loan with League One club Blackpool last season and has enjoyed a meteoric rise to Rafael Benitez’s team.

He’s unfortunately picked up an injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the season, but has shown there is a path into a team in the top flight.