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Report: West Brom to sign Barnes on Tuesday in time for friendly

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West Bromwich Albion will reportedly sign Leicester City ace Harvey Barnes on Tuesday.

Harvey Barnes of Leicester City holds off Timi Max Elsnik of Derby County during the Premier league 2 match between Leicester City and Derby County at King Power Stadium on April 23, 2018...

West Bromwich Albion are reportedly set to complete a loan deal for Leicester City ace Harvey Barnes imminently.

According to the Birmingham Mail, the Baggies are expected to land he 20-year-old today (Tuesday) and he could even feature in the friendly match against Barnsley tonight.

It is understood that manager Darren Moore wants to sign the winger on a season-long loan, but it s unclear if there will be an option to buy included in any deal.

West Brom have been in the market for a new wide man since sanctioning the exit of James McClean to Stoke City and Leicester’s rising star could be a direct replacement.

The English attacker looks set for another stint in the Championship to continue progressing, as the competition for places is tough at the King Power Stadium.

Harvey Barnes of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier league 2 match between Leicester City and Derby County at King Power Stadium on April 23,...

Barnes proved in the first half of last season that he can be effective in the Championship, scoring five goals and supplying five assists in 25 games in all competitions for a team that were eventually relegated.

The left winger looks set to be joining a team in West Brom that should be competing at the top end of the league following their relegation from the top flight last season.

Harvey Barnes of Leicester City takes a shot at goal during The Emirates FA Cup third round match between Fleetwood Town and Leicester City at Highbury Stadium on January 6, 2018 in...