Leicester City are playing hardball for a fee for Harvey Barnes with Newcastle United still interested in the England international with a price tag of £50million now being mooted.
But, like the James Maddison transfer saga, the Foxes are proving to be tough sellers for the 25-year-old. Newcastle are keen to follow up on their capture of Sandro Tonali after the Italian star arrived on Tyneside on Wednesday.
Barnes' deal with Leicester has two years left and there is also interest from Tottenham - who saw one bid rejected earlier in the summer - and West Ham. The Hammers are set for a cash boost after the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal and can offer Europa League action to Barnes.
