Newcastle have agreed a fee of £55m to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.
Although there are still the finer points of the deal to be sorted, it is understood the framework of it is agreed.
Newcastle launched an offer of £55m late last week and discussions since are understood to have centred on the structure of the payments.
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Elanga is poised to travel to Newcastle to undergo a medical and complete the move once things are finalised.
He is understood to be excited to play for a club in the Champions League.
More to follow.