Newcastle United has acquired 19-year-old Serbian defender and midfielder Miodrag Pivas from Jedinstvo Ub, praising his potential and versatility. Pivas, a former Serbia Under-17 international, expressed excitement to join the club and aims to develop into the first team. The Magpies' CEO, Darren Eales, highlighted the ongoing strategy to identify and nurture young talents like Pivas. Newcastle's focus on youth development is evident through recent signings, including Pivas and goalkeeper James Taylor, as they prepare for the upcoming season under Eddie Howe's management.