Newcastle set to sign experienced player who Alan Shearer called a ‘threat going forward’

Newcastle United have already made one big signing this summer and seem to be closing in on a second.

The Magpies, who signed Sandro Tonali earlier this summer, are apparently close to landing Harvey Barnes.

Fabrizio Romano declared “here we go” on Barnes to Newcastle on Thursday. The move seems imminent now.

However, the Magpies don’t seem to be done yet. There are reports claiming they’re closing in on another player.

The Guardian reported on Thursday that Southampton are close to selling Tino Livramento to Newcastle for £30m.

He is ‘expected’ to link up with Barnes, Tonali and the rest of the Magpies squad, added the report.

Livramento is a top talent who had a difficult season last time out due to injury, but is now fully fit and raring to go

Interestingly, Livramento and Barnes are both part of the same agency, Wasserman.

Hopefully the next few days – hours, even – will see Newcastle make the all-important official announcements on those new signings.