The Magpies have agreed a £49 million deal for 20-year-old Johan Manzambi.
Manzambi has scored three goals at the World Cup as Switzerland have reached the quarter finals for the first time.
The Freiburg midfielder will not sign the contract until after the tournament, however has agreed personal terms,
Eddie Howe’s side are looking to rebuild following the departures of key men Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Captain Bruno Guimaraes has also made it clear he’d like to join Arsenal. With the Gunners seeing a bid rejected for the Brazilian earlier in the window.
