Former Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jake Turner says former Newcastle United winger Sammy Ameobi helped persuade him to make the switch to St. James' Park.
The 20-year-old linked up with United this week along with fellow youngster Kyle Scott, and could make his bow for the under-23s in Monday's pre-season friendly at Rotherham United.
Turner played alongside Ameobi during their time at the University of Bolton stadium, and revealed the wideman now at Nottingham Forest spoke highly of his old club and made his decision an easy one.
I've watched the Premier League and seen them playing, and I spoke to Sammy Ameobi who used to be here when he was a bit younger," he told nufc.co.uk. He was saying that it's a great club, and all the staff are great. Just from that experience, I couldn't wait to get here once I heard about it.
Sammy's a good lad and I trust his opinion he loved his time here. I can't wait to get started."
