Newcastle United are closing in on a deal to sign Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes, according to reports.
Eddie Howe is keen to improve his side’s attacking options this summer as the Magpies prepare to compete in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. They have already added one marque signing in the form of Sandro Tonali earlier this summer.
Barnes was a member of the Leicester team which was relegated from the top-flight last season, but he enjoyed an excellent individual campaign which saw him finish as the teams top scorer with 13 Premier League goals.
Leicester have been resigned to losing their star man since their demotion to the Championship as they look to rebuild their team for next season.
The 25-year-old is a Leicester City academy graduate, but is likely to move on after their shocking relegation at the end of 22/23. In spite of their dismal performances, he was able to put up impressive individual figures.
