Ben Tozer, the Swindon Town defender, could go on loan to a Coca-Cola Championship club in January once his move to Newcastle United is completed.
The highly-rated defender is expected to move to St James' Park in the next couple of days, with the deal worth around £1million.
"He is only 17 and he is obviously one for the future," Sam Allardyce, the Newcastle manager, said. "And yes, there is a possibility Ben will be allowed to go out on loan.
"But first we want him to stay here for two or three weeks so that we can look at him and he can look at us."
Tozer has made seven appearances for the Robins this season and had previously been linked with a move to Everton.
"Ben is a laid-back character and sometimes that doesn't help him when he plays, but I knew I had a gem all along," David Byrne, Swindon's caretaker manager, said.
"There is no doubt in my mind that Tozer will make it in the Premier League. He is one of the best youngsters I have ever worked with because he listens and does exactly what you want him to do on the pitch.
"The Tozer deal was one the club just couldn't turn down. I have had calls for others of our youth team, but I have told people the not for sale sign is now firmly up."
Meanwhile, Allardyce has dismissed reports linking the Magpies with Ipswich striker Jonathan Walters.
He said: "I had Jonathan with me at Bolton Wanderers and I am delighted that he is doing so well with Ipswich, but he is not someone I am looking to bring here."
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