Magpies land Italian starlet

Skysports.com understands Newcastle have signed Atalanta teenager Fabio Zamblera.

Newcastle's new technical director Jeff Vetere has lined up the move for the highly-rated forward.

The Italy Under 18 international has agreed personal terms and passed a medical at St James' Park.

Zamblera has inked a four-and-a-half year deal at St James' Park.

The Italian becomes Newcastle's first signing under the new regime of Kevin Keegan and Dennis Wise.