According to a report by HITC Sport, Harvey Barnes is close to joining Barnsley on loan.

Leicester City midfielder is set to join Barnsley after signing a new four year deal at the King Power Stadium earlier this summer.

Harvey Barnes is highly rated by Leicester City and they are ready to give him the opportunity to impress and develop his game in the Championship before returning to them for next season.

The 19-year-old spent last season at Milton Keynes Dons on loan, scoring 6 goals in 21 appearances and winning their Young Player of the Season award.

The England under-20 international added to his growing reputation when he enjoyed a profitable summer at the Toulon Tournament.

Harvey Barnes ended the tournament as joint top scorer alongside George Hirst (England and Sheffield Wednesday) and Chico Banza of Angola.

The versatile attacking midfielder, who can play on the wing or through the middle, is now set for a Championship loan move as he closes in on his switch to Barnsley.

The Tykes are still aiming to replace the creativity in midfield that they lost when Marley Watkins decided to move to Norwich City.

A number of clubs were interested in the talented teenager but it appears that Barnsley have won the race.

The Verdict

This move suits all parties.

Having lost a number of players, Barnsley are trying to add goals and a creative spark in midfield.

Meanwhile, Barnes will benefit from a year of Championship football and Leicester will reap the long-term benefits of this youngster's ability.

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