Mehdi Abeid joins Newcastle

Newcastle have completed a move for Mehdi Abeid, the 18 year old French player. He joins from French club Lens.

Reserve team manager Peter Beardsley said: ''We are delighted to bring Mehdi to the club. He is a bright, young talent and we think he has an exciting future ahead of him.

''After an impressive trial with us earlier in the year, I'm looking forward to working with Mehdi and developing his talent.''