Magpies Miss out on Teenage Ace

By Matthew Jones
August 11 2003

Newcastle United have failed to sign one of the best young players in the Caribbean - Atiba Harris. He is 18-year-old and has been on Tyneside training with the Magpies' youth team players.

Newcastle United have missed out on signing midfielder Atiba Harris - who is one of the best young players in the Caribbean.

The 18-year-old is from St Kitts and Nevis, and has been training with Newcastle's Youth Team. However, the fact that he could not get a UK work permit spoiled The Magpies' chance of securing his signature.

Sir Bobby Robson was reported to have been very impressed with the youngster, naming him as "a younger version of Patrick Vieira".

Atiba Harris decided to move on to Spain and is now playing for Cadiz.

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