The 15 year-old defensive prospect is tied to Barnsley, but is now joining Newcastle for a fee of £400,000.
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Newcastle have beaten competition from other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham and Brighton.
Kenchington, at 14, was playing for Barnsley U18s last season. He is an England U15 international.
The Tykes rate Kenchington as the best talent they've seen come through the academy since John Stones.