Newcastle are edging closer to a deal with Leicester for Harvey Barnes - with the England winger now the likely replacement for Allan Saint-Maximin at St James' Park.
While there is no fee yet agreed for Barnes, Sky Sports News has been told the two clubs are much closer in terms of valuation, with discussions ongoing regarding that, and a structure of payments.
Meanwhile, Saint-Maximin is nearing a transfer to Saudi Arabia with Al Ahli, which could net Newcastle up to £40m.
That would both ease their Financial Fair Play concerns and provide the necessary extra capital to fund the Barnes deal.
Leicester were originally looking for £40m for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle hoping to do a deal at around £30m, but it now looks like there may be a compromise, with a fee somewhere between those two figures.
Barnes is thought to be keen on a move to the North East, and the prospect of playing in the Champions League instead of Championship football.
