Eddie Howe’s side are third in the Premier League rankings and are battling with Liverpool for a place in the Champions League next season.
Whether Newcastle fulfills their aim of returning to the Champions League after a 20-year absence, they are anticipated to strengthen their roster ahead of next season.
Ashworth has long admired Barnes, who has appeared in 144 league games for Leicester since 2016 and scored 34 goals.
He is keeping an eye on Barnes ahead of the summer transfer window and was present at the King Power Stadium to see the Foxes’ 3-0 defeat against the Reds.
Howe’s side are interested in another Leicester player, James Maddison, but might also make a move for Barnes, with Newcastle ready to pick up two jewels if Leicester fall through the trapdoor.
The Foxes now face an uphill battle to keep their Premier League status this season, and Newcastle could seize the opportunity to raid the King Power Stadium outfit if the latter gets relegated.
If Leicester fails to maintain their Premier League title, a slew of players may be seeking for lifeboats.
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