Newcastle still interested in Santos starlet Angelo Gabriel

Newcastle United are still interested in a move for Angelo Gabriel, despite seeing an initial £18 million bid rejected by Santos last summer.

The revolution has been continuing at St James' Park as Newcastle have been launching their attack on the European qualification places. As part of their project under their Saudi-backed ownership, they are keen to sign some of the world's brightest young talents.

Santos prospect Angelo was one of the players earmarked by the recruitment team on Tyneside as one of those who could provide future success at the club. That resulted in an £18m summer bid but Santos were quick to reject the offer amid suggestions that the 17-year-old could follow in the footsteps of Neymar and become a global star.

Despite seeing that bid knocked back, RUSHHOURSPORT  understands that there is still some interest in Angelo from Newcastle. The young forward will be able to move abroad in January following his 18th birthday at the end of this year but a second bid has not yet been presented to the Brazilian club as yet.

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