Harvey Barnes makes immediate Premier League return as he COMPLETES transfer to Newcastle after Leicester relegation

HARVEY BARNES has completed an immediate return to the Premier League after joining Newcastle from Leicester.

Barnes will sign on a five-year deal with Newcastle paying £38million to secure the transfer.

The England star looks set to replace fellow left winger and fan favourite Allan Saint Maximin.

Saint Maximin's transfer to Al-Hilal is nearing completion for a £30million fee.

Speaking on the move, Barnes said it is an "attackers dream" to play in this Newcastle side.

Barnes scored 13 goals last season as the Foxes were relegated to the Championship.

And he said: "It's an attacker's dream to come into a team like this - it's high paced and physically demanding but you can see the rewards of that with the chances and goals scored, so I'll certainly suit the style. 

"It's an amazing club and for me it's a massive opportunity to come and be involved in a successful team that's doing exciting things."

Barnes will jet straight out to the US to join Toon's pre-season tour ahead of their Champions League campaign.

And Magpies boss Eddie Howe said: "Harvey is an exciting talent who I've admired for a long time. 

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"He is strong, quick and very good technically, and he showed last season in particular that he has an eye for goal from wide positions.

"He will add a different element to our play." 

Barnes is Leicester's third big departure of the summer after being relegated from the Premier League.

Youri Tielemans departed the club on a free transfer to join Aston Villa but Barnes and James Maddison's transfers represent big business for the Foxes.

They will recoup a combined £78m in exchange for losing their talisman - a significant amount to invest ahead of their Championship campaign this season.

Barnes is Newcastle's second signing of the transfer window after bringing in Sandro Tonali from AC Milian.

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