Newcastle ready to part ways with £39m winger in a shocking January sell
The latest Newcastle transfer news - Newcastle United may sell Harvey Barnes in the January transfer window. Rival Premier League clubs are showing interest in the winger.
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown shared the news with Football Insider. Brown said several clubs are keen on signing Barnes.
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In October, reports from Football Insider claimed Newcastle planned to sell Barnes to raise funds. Clubs have since been made aware of his availability.
Newcastle transfer news - Newcastle ready to sell Harvey Barnes for £30m
However, interested teams are unlikely to match the £39 million Newcastle paid for Barnes in 2023. Instead, they might only offer £30 million.
Barnes has performed well when given opportunities this season. Yet, he has not secured a regular starting position.
Anthony Gordon’s impressive form on the left wing has limited Barnes’ game time. Only six of Barnes’ 15 Premier League appearances this season have been starts.
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This situation has led Newcastle to consider selling him as a way to generate funds for new signings.
Newcastle face financial challenges and must sell players to buy new ones. Barnes’ sale could play a major role in this process.
Newcastle ready to part ways with £39m winger in a shocking January sell
Mick Brown believes Newcastle will carefully evaluate offers before making a decision. The club needs to determine if £30 million is sufficient.
Harvey Barnes’ future at Newcastle remains uncertain. The club sees him as a valuable asset for raising funds.
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Rival clubs are interested, but their offers may fall short of Newcastle’s expectations. The January window will reveal how this situation unfolds.
For now, Barnes continues to contribute to Newcastle’s campaign while his future hangs in the balance.