Newcastle United now know when summer transfer target Harvey Barnes will be unveiled, according to writer Rudy Galetti in an update to GIVEMESPORT.
Barnes has drawn interest from a number of Premier League clubs, but Newcastle are increasingly confident that they will win the contest for his services.
Newcastle United signing Harvey Barnes
There’s a confident vibe around St. James’ Park, and it appears to be for good cause.
Following their qualification for the Champions League, the North-East-based club wasted no time in expanding their roster in the summer window.
Sandro Tonali, billed as the Magpies’ marquee acquisition, signed a £55 million deal from AC Milan to Newcastle earlier this month, making him the club’s second-most expensive signing of all time.
Newcastle are looking into more summer deals now that Tonali has signed, with Barnes widely linked to a Tyneside move.
According to The Daily Mail, despite Leicester City’s high asking price, Eddie Howe is determined to get the technically skilled winger to St. James’ Park.
According to the source, the relegated club is trying to hold out for a sum of around £40 million, with Newcastle more likely to give £30 million instead.
Talks between the two parties are thought to be ongoing, and Barnes is said to be keen on joining the Champions League club.
With only the cost to negotiate, the focus has shifted to when Barnes will rejoin his Newcastle colleagues.
What has Rudy Galetti said to Newcastle about Barnes?
The Italian journalist told GIVEMESPORT that Barnes was expected to be confirmed as a Newcastle player sooner rather than later, as the teams were working on an agreement.
Galetti added of the 25-year-old: “Unless there’s a twist, the next week will be decisive for Barnes to Newcastle.”
“Discussions are moving along nicely, and Eddie Howe wants Barnes.” Despite the fact that negotiations between West Ham and Leicester are nearing completion, Harvey Barnes prefers to join Newcastle and has already signed to terms.
“It’s now up to the clubs, with Newcastle willing to pay around £35 million for the English player.” As previously stated, the agreement could be finalized within the next week.”
While Howe and Co. work on incomings at St. James’ Park, a number of outgoings are also likely, with Newcastle building a squad capable of competing in Europe.
Allan Saint-Maximin is one Newcastle player whose future is uncertain after news of a possible transfer to the Saudi Pro League emerged.
It’s also been reported that AC Milan is interested in the French attacker, but no bid has been made.
In other news, Karl Darlow is thought to be being courted by both Leeds United and Bournemouth, as the goalkeeper nears the end of his contract.
The shot-stopper has two years left on his current contract, which means Newcastle would be able to command a premium if they allowed the 32-year-old to leave.
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