According to Sky Sports, Newcastle have agreed a deal in principle to sign Garang Kuol from Central Coast Mariners.
The young striker will now travel to Newcastle to finalise personal terms and sign with Tyneside club.
The 18-year-old is expected to be announced as Newcastle player when transfer window reopens in January.
Due to work permit issues, the young striker will be loaned out in January to a club in Europe, before joining Newcastle permanently next summer.
The Austrialian striker has impressed this season in A-League, scoring four goals and one assist in limited minutes.