Newcastle United agree fee with Leicester Ciy for Harvey Barnes as deal gets closer

Newcastle United are understood to have reached an agreement on Harvey Barnes. Leicester City have accepted a structured deal worth around £38million from United.

Barnes had already accepted personal terms in principle. As reported on Chronicle Live last night – in the build-up to the friendly at Rangers – United felt they could offer the East Midlands side an acceptable structure for the player.

Barnes could now join Newcastle on their US tour if the usual formalties are completed. The fee is expected to be over £38m and Eddie Howe will be relieved to have landed his second summer signing.

Although, it looks like it will come at a cost with Howe having to sacrifice French star Allan Saint-Maximin to Al-Ahli. The proceeds of the Saint-Maximin sale should fund part of Barnes’ transfer fee.

The 21-year-old centre-back is a product of Manchester City’s academy and spent last season on loan with Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.

Harwood-Bellis made 32 league appearances for Burnley last season, picked up six cautions and helped the Clarets earn promotion.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke is an admirer of Harwood-Bellis’ ability and the Whites hold an interest in signing him.

Southampton have seen an exodus of players this summer and Russell Martin is keen on loaning Harwood-Bellis, who has 73 Championship appearances under his belt, this summer.

Now it has been claimed that Leicester are also in the mix for the signature of the Manchester City star.

Enzo Maresca, who worked with Harwood-Bellis during his time at Manchester City, believes that the young centre-back will improve his defence.

The Sky Blues are open to letting the player leave on a permanent transfer this summer, but Leeds, Southampton and Leicester are all exploring a loan move for the player.