Discussions were ongoing over a compromise on the fee last night as AC Milan also stepped up their interest in Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.
After missing out on prime target Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United earlier in the window, the Magpies this week turned their attention to the Premier League No 9.
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David Willey thinks he's prevented a six after a brilliant fielding effort on the boundary but is shown to have stepped on the rope before take-off, leading to the umpire signalling six for Birmingham Phoenix against Trent Rockets in the Hundred.
Rehan Ahmed continues his fine form as Trent Rockets seal second place in The Hundred men's group stage with a tense three-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix.
Aryna Sabalenka continues her US Open title defence, while Jessica Pegula - last year's beaten finalist - also reaches the third round.
Djokovic fought back from a set down to progress at Flushing Meadows.
Louis Saha has ripped into Manchester United and Andre Onana after a shocking first half display saw Ruben Amorim's side go 2-0 down against Grimsby Town.
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US captain Keegan Bradley tells BBC Sport that not playing at the Ryder Cup "hurts", but he views his role as the "ultimate job".
Novak Djokovic says he "did not feel that great" as he came back from a set down to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda and reach the US Open third round.
Trent Rockets survive a late scare to beat Birmingham Phoenix by two wickets with three balls to spare in the penultimate game of the women's Hundred group stage at Trent Bridge.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's contract at Besiktas has been terminated by mutual consent. The former Liverpool and Arsenal star is now eyeing a shock return to English football.
The former Real Madrid and Manchester United boss made the surprising admission during a press conference ahead of his side's trip to Lisbon to face Benfica.
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