Newcastle 'have enquired' about signing £35m star at St James' Park

Newcastle United ‘have enquired’ about signing Leeds United winger Jack Harrison but are unwilling to pay over the odds as they look to strike a deal at St James’ Park, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.

Eddie Howe is preparing for his first full season at the helm, having been appointed as the Magpies’ head coach last November, and it seems Harrison is firmly on his radar.

Newcastle have strengthened their interest in Harrison by testing the waters with an £18million bid.

However, the opening gambit did not go down well in Yorkshire as Leeds adjudged it to be a derisory offer and rejected the proposal out of hand.

It is understood that Harrison’s current employers would only entertain sanctioning his departure if a bid worth in the region of £35million is tabled.

Although the winger appeared to raise suspicions that a move away from Elland Road could be on the cards by claiming ‘we’ll see what happens’ after being questioned over his future, Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has insisted that Harrison is a ‘big part’ of his plans.

Newcastle are not the 25-year-old’s only suitors as Tottenham Hotspur are also admirers ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.

Jacobs understands that Newcastle are courting Harrison, but warns their valuation of the wide-man falls some way short of his price tag.

The journalist believes the Magpies are mulling over whether to return to Leeds with another bid, although they do not want to fork out more than they feel is his true value.

Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “Newcastle have enquired about Jack Harrison. That does tell you that, alongside a young, hot talent, they are also considering a bit more of a proven Premier League product.

“Newcastle are thinking of £20million to £25million if they’re