Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has outlined plans for Garang Kuol after the youngster signed for the club.

The 18-year-old, who put pen to paper on a contract from Central Coast Mariners for just £300,000 last year, is officially a Magpies player with the January transfer window opening.

Kuol is not expected to be an immediate part of the first team, as he will go out on loan for the rest of the season.

Speaking during a pre-match press conference, Howe said: "It's a possibility Garang could train with us for a little while.

“But I do think that for the player's development, he needs to go and play.

"If possible, that would be at a very good level, with a good club and a good coach.

“That's not a decision that's been made currently, so we'll have to assess what all of our options are."