Newcastle United are poised to sign USA star Folarin Balogun from Monaco, with the club set to sell Yoane Wissa to fund the transfer, beating Aston Villa to the signing.

What's the latest on the transfer?

Newcastle United's summer has barely begun, and already the question being asked around St James' Park is a familiar one - how much of this squad will still be here when the window closes? Anthony Gordon has already gone, joining Barcelona for £69 million.

Who else could leave Newcastle United?

Sandro Tonali is at the centre of the latest saga, with his camp making clear they expect him to leave this summer. Tottenham have already had a bid in the region of £80 million rejected, with Newcastle holding out for closer to £100 million.

What's the plan for Folarin Balogun?

Folarin Balogun is a major target for Newcastle this summer, and PIF are 'very interested' in signing him. The Monaco star has lit up the World Cup this summer, scoring twice in USA's opening win against Paraguay. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Transfer fee | £43m | | Age | 24 |

What's next for Newcastle United?

If Newcastle were to sell Tonali and Wissa on top of Gordon this summer, it would finally allow them some serious wiggle room against PSR restrictions. Folarin Balogun could be the first marquee man through the door to replace them.