Newcastle United sign Harvey Barnes from Leicester City for £39 million
- Newcastle United have signed winger Harvey Barnes from Leicester City on a five-year contract for a reported £39 million fee.
- The 25-year-old Barnes scored 13 Premier League goals for Leicester last season and is an England international.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Barnes will add attacking quality and be an exciting addition to the team.
- Barnes said he is excited to join Newcastle at this successful time and play their attacking style of football.
- The big-money signing shows Newcastle's intent after becoming the world's richest club under new Saudi-backed ownership.