West Ham face Toon trouble

Newcastle join Hammers in Barnes race

West Ham have a big Harvey Barnes battle on their hands following news that Newcastle United now are becoming more involved in the race for Leicester City’s winger.

The Irons are known to have been in touch with the relegated Foxes but Newcastle, along with  Spurs and Villa, may be ready to create an auction for the player.

However, we understand none of the interested clubs are ready to go much higher than £35 million for 25-year-old England international

Leicester are ready to sell before the end of the transfer window having already moved his former team-mate James Maddison to Spurs  but Barnes is likely to reject a move to North London given that he can enjoy Champions Leaguer or Europa Cup football with us or the Toon,

West ham sources have revealed to CandhHthey remain confident but that new technical director Tim Steidten’s appointment will see him deeply involved on targets