Crisis club Newcastle United have agreed to pay £15million for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

The 20-year-old is one of Europe's most coveted forwards after his performances in the Belgian league and Champions League this season.

Mitrovic, a Serbia international, has scored 20 goals for his club this season including strikes against Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. He has been watched by Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Swansea City yet Newcastle have been on his trail for over a year.

Newcastle United have agreed a £15m fee for Anderlecht and Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic

Mitrovic (left) attempts to score past Gent goalkeeper Matz Sels during a Jupiler Pro League match in April

Mitrovic (third right) scores the equaliser for Anderlecht against Arsenal at the Emirates last November

However, despite agreeing the fee, Newcastle must wait for the player to agree terms. Wages won't necessarily be a problem but Mitrovic has aspirations of playing for a Champions League side and the turmoil Newcastle find themselves in could well work against them.

Newcastle have also made enquiries for Marseille's Florian Thauvin, an attacking midfielder also courted by Tottenham, and Genk center half Kara Mbodj.

Derby boss Steve McClaren has rejected the chance to take over as Newcastle manager for now, while another prospective candidate David Moyes wants to stay in Spain with Real Sociedad.

Midfielder Florin Thauvin in action for Marseille against PSG at the Velodrome last month