Newcastle United are reportedly in talks to complete the signing of Harvey Barnes. The winger has also agreed personal terms with the Magpies.
Leicester and Magpies are also almost in agreement over the transfer fee for the winger. However, this means that Allan-Saint-Maximin will join a club in the Saudi League.
NEWCASTLE UNITED AND HARVEY BARNES TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Newcastle United are in advanced talks to complete the signing of Harvey Barnes. The reports also claims that the Magpies are close to full agreement with Leicester City over a transfer fee. Whereas, it also claims that Harvey Barnes has already agreed personal terms with the Premier League giants. The player dreams of playing in the Champions League.
Aston Villa and Tottenham also showed interest in signing the player. However, it looks like Newcastle United have won the race for his signature. A report also claims that the Magpies have booked medicals for the winger. Hence, there is an expectation that the player will join his new teammates at the pre-season tournament in USA.
THE MAGPIES ARE ALSO IN TALKS TO SELL ALLAN-SAINT MAXIMIN
According to reports, Newcastle United will have to sell Allan Saint-Maximin to the Saudi club Al-Ahli. The Saudi club have made a bid of 25 million plus add-ons for the winger. However, the Magpies want a bigger fee for the French winger. Although, there is optimism that the Saudi club will get the deal done. The winger has also agreed personal terms with the French winger.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has also confirmed the news. He has said that the club did not want to sell him. However, they will have to sell him to balance their books and also to sign Harvey Barnes this summer transfer window. The sale of the French winger will also allow the Magpies to sign a new left-back in this summer.
Newcastle United do not have big sponsorships like the other big clubs in the Premier League. Hence, they will have to sell to buy marquee players for a few seasons. However, Eddie Howe continues to make sure that he has the squad depth to manage the Champions League schedule this season.
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