Newcastle have reached agreement with Ajax over a £6.2m deal for Dutch international Vurnon Anita, 23.

Newcastle are willing to pay Ajax £6m for Anita, who is desperate for the clubs to come to an agreement.

Newcastle have been told to double their £4m bid for Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita, or forget trying to sign the 23-year-old.

Newcastle have made an offer for Ajax's versatile defensive midfielder Vurnon Anita, 23, as they bid to build on last season's top-five finish