The Toon Army snapped up Barnes back in 2023 from the Foxes. He has since played 63 games and has chipped in with 14 goals. The England international managed to find his feet last term after a tough first 12 months but his long-term future may still be up in the air.

Newcastle United are looking to reunite Eddie Howe with one of his former stars, turning to the England international as an alternative to another target they've missed out on

The i Paper can reveal that Newcastle value the DR Congo international at £30m but a deal – while not yet dead – is proving far from straightforward. It is understood that Wissa is viewed as a replacement for Callum Wilson and is not seen as Alexander Isak’s possible successor.