Let's be honest here Newcastle or any club could pay 2 million up front,sell ons and loan him back to us and it still wouldn't even put a dent into the coffers of most Epl and Championship sides makes sense tons of clubs do that now,however more than likely end up at Celtic for about for around 1 mill due to him having an amazing season with us and having been one of the best young talents in the country.
I am pretty shocked one of the big boys down south didn't take a punt on him to start with.