Cork's Cathal Heffernan now set for Newcastle United move

Serie A clubs such as Verona had been interested

Cathal Heffernan captaining Republic of Ireland  U17s 

Newcastle United has now emerged as the likely destination for AC Milan’s Cork teen Cathal Heffernan.

The defender’s 12-month spell in Milan is nearing completion and while Serie A clubs such as Verona were interested, a successful trial last week at Newcastle has changed the landscape for Heffernan.