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Dominic Scurr, our Newcastle correspondent, examines the latest transfer questions surrounding the club…
What is the latest on Harvey Barnes’ potential move to Newcastle United?
Harvey Barnes will be Newcastle United’s next major summer signing after a £38 million deal from Leicester City was finalized this week. The 25-year-old winger was in Tyneside for a visit of St James’ Park and the Darsley Park training facility, as well as to undergo medical testing and finalize an agreement.
Barnes is due to go out to the United States to join his new teammates for the pre-season tour and complete club media obligations, with an official announcement awaiting at the time of writing.
Who will be next to arrive at Newcastle after Harvey Barnes?
The Magpies are understood to be pushing to sign Southampton right-back Tino Livramento as they close in on a £30million agreement with the Championship club. Chelsea having a significant sell-on clause has increased The Saints’ asking price but there is growing confidence a deal will be done.
The 20-year-old played just twice in the Premier League last season due to injury but will be viewed as a natural successor to Kieran Trippier at right-back for both club and potentially country too. Although Livramento hasn’t featured at left-back for Southampton, Newcastle believe they will be able to make him a versatile option on either side with Trippier also capable of playing on both sides.
Which players are set to leave Newcastle United?
Allan Saint-Maximin’s time at the club seems to be at an end. In an ideal world, Newcastle would have kept hold of the winger but his imminent sale to Al Ahli is seen to be in the club’s best interests as they look to improve their squad while adhering to strict Financial Fair Play measures.
An initial fee of around £30million has been reported which gives Newcastle the freedom to sign players such as Barnes and Livramento without any real issue. Still, more players will be required to leave.
Karl Darlow is close to joining Premier League side AFC Bournemouth while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka’s future is also uncertain despite Howe claiming the Slovakian remains part of his plans.
Jeff Hendrick, Ryan Fraser and Isaac Hayden have not joined up with the first-team this pre-season and will be moved on in some way this summer, whether it be on loan or permanently. The trio will attract Championship interest but wages are likely to be an issue.
Full-backs Jamal Lewis and Javier Manquillo have featured in both pre-season matches so far but the club are looking to sell both.
Unlike previous transfer windows, when Newcastle’s transfer budget was somewhat fluid and reactive, club sources have described Newcastle’s transfer budget as’strict’ this summer.
This summer, Howe’s transfer pool is expected to be over £80 million, plus any cash from player sales and pay freeing up. After Barnes’ sale, the club will have spent about £100 million on new acquisitions, while the sale of Saint-Maximin will bring the net outlay closer to the initial budget.
With Livramento and at least two more players on the way, more players will have to be moved, although loan acquisitions remain an option for The Magpies.