Eddie Howe speaks out as Newcastle United look to finalise Leicester City transfer agreement

Eddie Howe is hopeful Newcastle United’s move for Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes will be wrapped up soon so the winger can join their US tour.

The Foxes were said to be keen to secure around £40m for the 25-year-old, but Howe’s side were a considerable distance away from that.

Newcastle were not the only interested party, either, as it has been reported that the likes of Arsenal are set to rival Tottenham and Newcastle for the Leicester City winger.

However, the situation has evolved since then, and according to Chronicle Live, a deal for the winger is close to being announced.

It was reported earlier this week that Leicester City agreed a £38 million deal with the Premier League side for the 25-year-old.

Part of the hold-up regarding the deal was Allan Saint-Maximin’s move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, which has now been agreed for a reported fee of around €35m.

Barnes remains under contract at the King Power until 2025 and has so far scored 35 goals and assisted another 25 in 146 Premier League appearances for the Foxes.