An intriguing photo has emerged from St James’ Park today, where Serbian talent Miodrag Pivas has been pictured ahead of a potential move to Newcastle United.
The 19-year-old was spotted by the club’s temporary club shop and the Benton training base this afternoon, with the 6ft 2′ teenager accompanied by our player’s liaison officer; suggesting he’s either being shown around his new club or having a tour of our facilities before deciding on a potential move.
Pivas has represented his country at U17 level and plays for Serbian side FK Jedinstvo Ub, where his contract is due to expire this summer. He played the majority of his games at centre-back during the 2023/24 season but can also operate as a holding midfielder.
Interestingly, he’s represented by the same agency that looks after Alexander Isak and has been talked up by fellow Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic, who has previously compared Pivas to former Man Utd star Nemanja Vidic.
It’s yet to be confirmed if he’s due to sign, but it seems quite telling that he was with a club official and being shown around today, suggesting he could be the latest teenage talent to arrive on Tyneside.
A 19 year-old Serbian youth international who can play as a right-sided centre back or in midfield – rumoured #NUFC new boy Miodrag Pivas looks like an outstanding talent…💫🇷🇸 #NUFCFans #PL #Transfers https://t.co/vQot0Z4ACK pic.twitter.com/t8FKxAW9O7
— Magpie Media (@MagpieMediaX) June 26, 2024
What happens if we give him a Contract and he turns out to be a Great Player?More than likely sell him like Minteh.We have lots of players we could offload.Not much
has changed since Mike Ashley.
Jonboy(Quote)
Jonboy I can only assume you’re a Mackem – “not much has changed since Ashley” – really!!
Rob C(Quote)
we have lots of players we need to offload who are on huge wages and no club wants them.
We’ve spent over 400m on players in the last 3 years. Not much changed since Ashley? Give your head a wobble
jimmy(Quote)
He looks a good un sign him up
Mike(Quote)