Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Allan Saint-Maximin.

The Magpies are keen to add the Nice winger to their squad before the transfer window closes.

They are set to agree a fee of £16.5 million rising to £20 million with Nice for the 22-year-old, per Sky Sports.

Saint-Maximin impressed in a recent friendly against Burnley, showing what he can do against Premier League opposition.

He managed six goals and five assists for Nice last term.

He has a contract with the French club until 2022.