Young Rangers Talent Alfie Hutchison Set for Newcastle Move After Completing Medical
Rangers prospect Alfie Hutchison has taken a significant step in his career, completing a medical ahead of his planned move to Premier League side Newcastle United. The highly regarded youngster is set to officially join the Magpies on July 1, marking the next chapter in his burgeoning football journey.
Hutchison, a promising talent from the Rangers youth academy, has been on the radar of several English clubs thanks to his composed displays and technical quality at youth level. Newcastle acted swiftly to secure his signature, fending off interest from a number of sides keen to poach emerging talent from the Scottish system.
The 16-year-old is expected to initially link up with Newcastleโs academy setup, where he will continue his development under the guidance of the clubโs elite youth coaches. Though still early in his career, Hutchison has impressed scouts with his football intelligence, work ethic, and versatilityโqualities that have drawn comparisons to successful graduates of the Rangers development system.
The move is understood to have been in motion for several weeks, with personal terms agreed in principle before the teenager underwent a medical assessment in the North East. With all formalities now complete, Hutchison will officially become a Newcastle player at the beginning of July, when the summer transfer window formally opens.
While Rangers are believed to be disappointed at losing such a promising talent, the club will receive a compensation fee in line with FIFAโs regulations on cross-border transfers involving players under the age of 23. Although the fee is not expected to be substantial, Rangers hope to reinvest in their youth setup to ensure a steady pipeline of homegrown talent continues to emerge.
Hutchisonโs departure reflects a broader trend of English clubs targeting Scottish academies for early talent acquisition. Rangers, like Celtic and other SPFL clubs, have recently seen several promising youths head south in search of elite-level development opportunities.
Newcastle, under the leadership of Eddie Howe and a revamped backroom staff focused on long-term talent cultivation, are investing heavily in future stars, and Hutchison fits that blueprint perfectly.
As Hutchison prepares for the next phase of his career, Rangers will be watching his progress with interest, hoping the young midfielder makes the most of this opportunity to break into the Premier League ranks in the years ahead.