Newcastle are set to open talks with Young Boys striker Yannick Toure in the next 24 hours.

Born in Senegal, the 17-year-old has a Swiss passport and has played for the country at Under-17 level.

Sportsmail revealed in November that the Magpies were interested in Toure, who is rated as one of Switzerland’s brightest attacking prospects and is set for promotion to the national Under-19 squad.

Newcastle are set to open talks with Young Boys striker Yannick Toure in the next 24 hours

Arsenal, Juventus and Red Bull Salzburg have been tracking the youngster in recent months.

Toure would be available for a compensation fee set by FIFA as he is yet to sign a new contract with Young Boys.