Newcastle United agree exciting deal as forward arrives in UK to undergo medical – report
Newcastle United are reportedly set to sign South Korean talent Park Seung-soo.
According to Football Asian, the Magpies have fought off competition from a host of European clubs to sign the 18-year-old winger, dubbed as the ‘Korean Mbappe’, from Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
It’s claimed Park has arrived in the United Kingdom this week ahead of undergoing a medical. Eddie Howe’s squad visit Park’s homeland later this month as part of their preparations for the new Premier League season.
Park previously trialled at Bayern Munich, while RB Salzburg, Hoffenheim, Grasshoppers, Marseille, Valencia, Southampton and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly shown interest. But in the end, it boiled down to FC Midtjylland or Newcastle, and Park has chosen the latter.
Known for his pace, Park has drawn comparisons to Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe.
“I know speed is my biggest weapon,” Park said in a recent interview. “But I’m also confident in my dribbling, especially down the wings. I study the players I admire — I’ve watched Mbappé’s folding tricks so many times I can probably do them in my sleep.”
Park Seung-soo’s career so far
“For those within Korean football circles, Park’s rise has felt inevitable,” Football Asian writes.
“Born in 2007 and a product of Suwon Samgsung’s academy since primary school, Park has long been hailed as one of the country’s top attacking prospects. Even as a teenager, he displayed the drive and professionalism of a senior professional — relentless in training, meticulous in video analysis, and obsessed with perfecting his craft.
“At just 16, Park made headlines by becoming the youngest semi-professional player in K League history. In 2024, he shattered further records — debuting in the Korea Cup against Pohang, becoming the youngest ever to register an attacking contribution in the competition, and the youngest goalscorer across both tiers of the K League system.
“Park also holds the record for the youngest appearance in K League 2. His U15 season was equally prolific. As captain of Suwon’s youth side, he netted 18 goals in the K League Junior A-zone and led his team to back-to-back regional titles.”
Park Seung-soo could be included in NUFC squad for Seoul visit
Newcastle face a K-League All Stars team in Seoul on Wednesday, July 30 before four days later going up against Tottenham Hotspur, who, with Son Heung-min in their ranks, will be the crowd’s favourites. But the Magpies could also maximise the interest of the locals by including Park in their squad.
Speaking ahead of the tour, Newcastle chief commercial officer Peter Silverstone said: “We are proud to be bringing Newcastle United to South Korea for the first time as part of the Coupang Play Series.
“Coupang Play recently became the Premier League’s official broadcast partner in South Korea so this series is a fantastic opportunity to connect with passionate fans in the region and showcase our amazing club.
“Two high-profile matches hosted at first-class facilities will provide unforgettable experiences for both local and traveling fans, while supporting preparations of the squad during an important period of pre-season.”
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