The midfielder spent a spell on loan with the Magpies from SkyBet League Two side Plymouth Argyle earlier this season, making 7 appearances.

But he quit professional football in November to concentrate on his business interests.

The 20-year-old has teamed up with a friend from his school days to sell classic football boots as an independent supplier.

Their `RareBoots4U` company has soared to amazing heights, with some of the world’s top footballers among their clients.

They include Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubaneyang, Atletico Madrid pair Alvaro Morata and Joao Felix, plus Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.

The central midfielder was a graduate of Argyle’s academy and progressed to make 2 first team appearances as a substitute during the 2017/18 League One campaign.

However, he missed much of last season because of a badly broken ankle in a reserve game against Bristol Rovers.