Newcastle agree £35m Valentino Livramento deal to win transfer race… but Chelsea will receive huge sell-on clause

understand Eddie Howe's side have won the race to secure his services as the Magpies prepare to return to the Champions League.

Southampton had previously rejected a bid of £30m from Newcastle, but a £5m increase appears to have sealed the deal.

And while Chelsea will be disappointed they could not bring their former player back, it is not all doom and gloom.

The Blues had a sizeable sell-on clause written into his contract when he moved to Saints.

The exact amount is unknown, but it could be as much as 50 per cent.

That would see Chelsea earn £17.5m for his switch to the North East.

Southampton bought him from Chelsea two years ago for just £4m.

Saints were determined to keep hold of the England U21 international, but relegation down to the Championship has forced them to sell players.

Mohammed Salisu, Mislav Orsic and Mohamed Elyounoussi have already left.

And Duje Caleta-Car has been loaned out to Lyon.

Romeo Lavia also looks set to depart for Liverpool, but West Ham have been left frustrated in their pursuit of James Ward-Prowse after seeing a THIRD bid worth £30m rejected.

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