Newcastle United are said to be closing in on the signing of Harvey Barnes from Leicester City.

The prolific winger does not want to spend the season playing in the Championship.

After the Foxes' relegation, Barnes made it clear that he wishes to depart for a Premier League club.

Newcastle have been negotiating with Leicester for some time in the hopes of securing Barnes.

While a final fee has not been agreed, a deal is thought to be very close, per The Mail.

Newcastle could pay a fee in the region of £40 million to fend off interest from West Ham and Aston Villa.