Newcastle United have agreed terms with AS Monaco for the transfer of France Under-20 midfielder Aladji Bamba, with reports putting the fee at around €40m (about £34m). Multiple outlets say the agreement is close to a ceiling of €40m, suggesting the final figure could depend on add-ons or clauses, rather than a single fixed amount. Bamba, 20, is described as a product of Monaco’s youth system and a player who has progressed into the first team, alongside his status as a French youth international. Reports also indicate he is already in the Newcastle area and is scheduled to undergo a medical after travelling to Tyneside. BBC reports that he is due to arrive on Thursday for the medical and then sign a long-term contract. The Athletic likewise states he is on Tyneside to complete the medical, while Yahoo Sports attributes the reported agreement and valuation to reports from RMC Sport. No details on contract length or the structure of potential add-ons are provided across the coverage.