Journalist claims Newcastle have "agreed personal terms" with "phenomenal" 13-cap international

Robin Gosens is keen to join Newcastle United and has already agreed personal terms ahead of a potential switch to St James' Park, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor.

The Magpies have already strengthened their squad by drafting in Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood for £12million and £25million respectively, but it appears head coach Eddie Howe is eager to add further reinforcements to his squad before the transfer deadline passes next week.

It was revealed by MailOnline earlier this month that Newcastle are expected to lodge a bid for Atalanta star Gosens.

Although an official offer has not been forthcoming, Italian media outlet TuttoMercatoWeb have claimed the Magpies have already reached an agreement over personal terms after holding discussions with Gosens and his representatives.

The report suggests Atalanta are aware of the Tynesiders' interest and could be open to selling the 13-cap Germany international for as little as £20.9million despite his Transfermarkt valuation standing at £31.5million.

Newcastle are able to splash the cash after becoming the richest club in world football three months ago and Sky Italia have claimed they are willing to triple Gosens' pay package.

Gosens currently earns £22,000-per-week at Atalanta, but the Magpies are not the 27-year-old's only suitors.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed he is also on the radar of Atalanta's Serie A rivals Inter Milan.

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Taylor understands Gosens is open to joining Newcastle but the Tynesiders have reached a major stumbling block in their pursuit of the left-sided ace.

The journalist believes Atalanta are not willing to sanction a mid-season exit as they are