Unleashing His Magic: Harvey Barnes Joins Newcastle United in Record £39m Deal
Harvey Barnes joins Newcastle United in a reported £39m deal, set to fill the void left by Allan Saint-Maximin The winger's impressive record of 13 Premier League goals for Leicester City last season adds firepower to the squad aiming for promotion from the Championship
Harvey Barnes has finalized his transfer to Newcastle from Leicester for a reported fee of approximately £39m. It is anticipated that Barnes will fill the void left by Allan Saint-Maximin, who is in advanced talks for a move to Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli, potentially earning Newcastle as much as £40m.
Leicester were looking for £40m for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle hoping to do a deal at around £30m but the clubs have now found a resolution.
Analysis: Barnes adds to Newcastle goal threat
Football writer Adam Bate:
Despite being at the peak of his career at 25 years old, Harvey Barnes continues to enhance his skills as a player. Both Eddie Howe and Newcastle have confidence in his ability to further develop and improve upon the impressive performances he has already delivered during his extensive Premier League tenure with Leicester City.
No other player from clubs in the top half of the table managed to outscore Barnes in the competition last season. His impressive tally of 13 goals, which is significantly the highest he has achieved since joining the Foxes, highlights the increasing danger posed by the winger's direct-running style.
When speaking to Barnes in May, he admitted to making adjustments to his game. "I have modified my approach by positioning myself centrally and making more runs behind the defense. It is my responsibility to stretch the game by exploiting the space behind the opposition's defense. Some of my goals have come from adopting a striker's role."
Expecting Barnes to captivate the fans at St James' Park like the beloved Allan Saint-Maximin is quite demanding. However, the new addition is younger and has a track record of scoring goals, indicating that he may be even more impactful. This presents an opportunity for both the player and the club.
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