Newcastle United are ready to launch their bid to sign Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes this week.
Eddie Howe’s side are expected to offer around £25million initially for the England international.
They were initially put off after the 25-year-old was given a £60m price tag, but the Magpies are now confident of securing a considerably lower fee.
Barnes was a key player for the Foxes last season and managed a career-best tally of 13 Premier League goals.
He was unable to keep Leicester in the Premier League, though, and is unlikely to stay at the Championship side as they look to cash in on their most valuable assets.
Talismanic midfielder James Maddison has already left in a £45 million move to Tottenham, while Kelechi Iheanacho could also be on the move after interest from Nottingham Forest.
For Newcastle, Barnes could add vital depth to their squad as they prepare for their first Champions League campaign in 20 years.
They have already brought defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali in from AC Milan for £55 million, and Southampton full back Tino Livramento remains a target.
Reliable squad players will be vital for Eddie Howe as he looks to juggle the demands of European and domestic football.
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