Eddie Howe is close to getting his man as Newcastle United near a deal for Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes. The two clubs have been edging closer to an agreement in recent days after the Foxes' initial high demands.
Talks were held over the weekend with Barnes rested for Leicester's pre-season defeat to Peterborough on Monday evening. Discussions have accelerated as Howe seeks to get his second signing through the door as quick as possible.
The Newcastle boss wants as many new faces added to his ranks before the trip to the United States of America later this month. Last year Howe had added three of his four summer signings by the time the first-team flew to Austria for their pre-season camp in a huge boost to preparations for the season.
