The Winlaton-born forward, who joined United's Academy as a 13-year-old, was named in a first-team matchday squad for the first time during Newcastle's Emirates FA Cup fourth round victory against Birmingham City after impressing at youth level, scoring seven goals in as many Under-18 Premier League North matches.

Neave, who signed his first professional deal with his boyhood club last summer, also scored within two minutes of his full Premier League 2 debut for United's under-21 side during a 3-1 away win against Leeds United in November 2024.