By Fraser Fletcher, Transfer Correspondent

11th Jul, 2023 | 12:00pm

Sources: Newcastle set to close Harvey Barnes signing after 'agreement' reached

Newcastle will try to close the deal for Harvey Barnes this week, sources have told Football Insider.

The Magpies want to pay around the £30-£40million mark for the Leicester winger.

The Premier League side are still yet to offer newly Championship outfit Leicester an offer, but Barnes has agreed to make the move to St James Park.

It is believed the project in place at Newcastle is attractive for the Leicester star – as well as the opportunity to play under Howe.

Football Insider revealed on Friday (7 July) that the Magpies and manager Eddie Howe are pushing to complete a deal for the 25-year-old this summer.

A well-placed source has revealed Barnes‘ age and extensive top-flight experience is behind Howe’s willingness to strike a deal.

Sources say the prospect of playing regular Champions League football is also a “huge draw” for the 25-year-old – who has had a taste of European action with the Foxes.

Sources also told Football Insider on Saturday (8 July) that Newcastle are ready to sell Allan Saint-Maximin to fund a deal and clear room in the squad for the Englishman’s arrival.

He managed a healthy return of 13 goals and three assists in 40 games across all competitions last term – despite Leicester’s relegation to the Championship.

His contract at the King Power Stadium runs until June 2025.

Football Insider revealed on Friday (7 July) that as well as a wide forward, the Magpies are looking to add a left-back and centre-back to their squad before the transfer deadline

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