AS Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba is set to sign for Newcastle United | OneFootball

AS Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba is set to join Newcastle United, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.

The Frenchman is heading into the United Kingdom today to complete the move after Newcastle agreed a €41 million deal with the Ligue 1 club.

A 15 percent sell-on clause has also been included in the deal. The 20-year-old is joining the Magpies for an initial €36m, with €5m in add-ons.

RMC Sports claims Bamba has been permitted to travel to undergo his medical and sign a long-term contract with Newcastle.

The youngster made 23 appearances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League last term and could be a solid addition to the Magpies’ midfield.

They have lost Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur, and his Brazilian counterpart Bruno Guimaraes could be on his way to Arsenal.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is desperate to strengthen his squad, and he will hope Bamba can hit the ground running in the Premier League.

The France youth international is an excellent tackler, dribbler and passer, and his only season as a professional footballer appears to have convinced the Magpies of his quality.

Newcastle have signed Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42m, Sean Steur from Ajax for £23m and Ewen Jaouen from Reims in a £18.5m deal.

Bamba is now expected to become their fourth summer addition, and more signings are on the cards.