Mirror.co.uk | Newcastle ready to break transfer record AT LAST to sign Islam Slimani from Leicester Mirror.co.uk Newcastle ready to break transfer record AT LAST to sign Islam Slimani from Leicester. The Magpies' highest fee is still the £16million they paid Michael Owen in 2005, PLUS: West Ham eyeing Toon duo. Share; Comments. By. Simon Bird. 20:04, 23 JAN 2018 ... Islam Slimani high on Newcastle's shortlist amid reports of club-record £20m striker move |