Newcastle youngster Gilliead pens new deal

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Thursday 28 January 2016 at 8:46pm

Alex Gilliead in action for Carlisle United Credit: Richard Sellers/EMPICS Sport

Newcastle United have announced that teenage forward Alex Gilliead has signed a new deal with the club.

The 19-year-old, who is currently on loan at League Two side Carlisle United, has put pen to paper on a new two-and-a-half-year contract. The deal will keep him at St James' Park until at least June 2018, with the option of a further year.

Gilliead, from Shotley Bridge in County Durham, said:

Gilliead has scored three goals in 20 appearances for Carlisle United this season. He is yet to make his first-team debut for Newcastle.