Newcastle ‘want to sign’ Leicester star Harvey Barnes but could be put off by asking price

Newcastle are targeting Leicester City‘s Harvey Barnes, but the Foxes have put a whopping £50million price tag on the winger’s head. 

According to The Sun, the Magpies value the England man at £25million but Leicester will not budge on their valuation of the 24-year-old. 

Barnes endured an injury ravaged season last year, and there has been doubts over his future under boss Brendan Rodgers.  

Newcastle are interested in bringing Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes to the club this summer 

Eddie Howe wants an attacking wide man for his squad before the start of the new season 

Eddie Howe has made a quick wide attacker a priority for his Newcastle side and is working on a move for Barnes as well as Everton’s Anthony Gordon. 

The Magpies have allegedly approached Everton with a £35million bid for the England Under-21 star, and Gordon’s camp is keen to make the move happen if they can agree a figure for the young star.  

Newcastle have also been linked with Leeds’ Jack Harrison as a possible alternative and would be a cheaper option. 

Anthony Gordon is another option for Newcastle and the player’s camp are keen on the move 

So far this summer Newcastle have recruited Nick Pope from Burnley, completed the signing of Sven Botman from Lille and made Matt Targett’s loan deal from Aston Villa a permanent one. 

Despite the huge wealth the club now have to play with, the Toon are trying to spend modestly and only pay fees they believe players are worth. 

Leicester meanwhile have yet to add to their squad in the window. They remain interested in Monaco winger Sofiane Diop, but the Frenchman could prove more expensive than the club are willing to pay.