Newcastle reach agreement with Ajax for midfield gem Sean Steur | OneFootball

Newcastle United have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax to sign 18-year-old midfield prodigy Sean Steur.

The Magpies are reportedly set to pay a package worth up to €27 million, including add-ons, to secure the highly rated Dutch youth international.

Steur is expected to travel to Tyneside soon to undergo a medical and finalise a five-year contract with the Premier League club, becoming their latest major under-21 acquisition of the summer after Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure.

The deal represents a significant statement of intent by Newcastle’s recruitment team, who have increasingly prioritised high-potential talent.

Born in January 2008, Steur has been a standout in Ajax’s famed youth system since joining in 2016. The central midfielder quickly progressed into the senior team, making his Eredivisie debut at just 17.

Steur’s development accelerated in the 2025–26 campaign, when he became a regular in the first-team squad under significant pressure.

He made 38 senior appearances for the Amsterdam giants, recording three goals and five assists and also memorably scored his first league goal in a high-stakes De Klassieker against Feyenoord, earning widespread praise for his composure.

Ajax had previously extended Steur’s contract through 2028, putting themselves in a strong negotiating position, but Newcastle’s financial package proved too attractive to refuse.

Following the high-profile departure of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Eddie Howe has been keen to rebuild his midfield with versatile, energetic options.

A deal for Johan Manzambi remains in the works for Newcastle, who will have to shell out €60m for their top target.