Hugo Ekitike

NEWCASTLE UNITED are confident of wrapping up a deal for Hugo Ekitike in the next few days after Reims accepted the club's latest offer for the…

He will form a key part of Newcastle’s forward line next season provided his transfer is completed without any hitches, with his arrival set to hasten the departure of Dwight Gayle, who is the subject of interest from a number of clubs in the Championship. Gayle is expected to leave St James’ Park this summer despite still having two years of his current contract to run. While incoming technical director Dan Ashworth has not been involved in the deal to this point, he is expected to be part of the team that attempts to bring it to a successful resolution in the next few days. After an intense week of negotiations, the Magpies have agreed to pay an initial fee of around €30m (£25.5m) for Ekitike, with a further €5m of potential add-ons included as part of the deal.

Newcastle United attempted to sign Hugo Ekitike from Stade de Reims in January and the Magpies have revisited the bid as Eddie Howe looks to bring in more ...

As well as targeting players with Premier League experience, Howe is more open to signing young players from abroad than he had been in January when Newcastle were in the middle of a relegation battle. With Wilson and Chris Wood already on the books, it may be that Howe targets a wide player such as Moussa Diaby, who has been directly involved in 32 goals for Bayer Leverkusen this season. It is important to stress, after all, that club staff believe Wilson can stay fit if he gets a proper pre-season after the 30-year-old only missed one game through injury in his last full season under Howe at Bournemouth in 2020.

Chelsea are set to miss out on talented French striker Hugo Ekitike with Newcastle United very close to securing a deal for the forward.

However, with Chelsea set to miss out on the forward, we will have to focus elsewhere. Progressing through the youth ranks of Stade Reims, Ekitike made his breakthrough in 2021 and has since then gone on to receive a lot of plaudits from around the world for his performances in the French league. Ekitike has been the subject of interest from Premier League clubs for quite some time now with Newcastle United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all fighting for his signature.

Premier League side Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Reims striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, according to reports in France.

“The thing for Newcastle moving forward is where do they see themselves moving forward in the future? Do they see themselves trying to break into that top four? After a brilliant season for the French side he is now on his way to the Premier League with Newcastle as Foot Mercato claims that a deal has been agreed between the two clubs for €36m plus €10m in ‘easily attainable’ bonuses, which adds up to about £39m in total.

Ekitike is regarded as one of Europe's most exciting teenagers and has attracted interest from German giants Borussia Dortmund.

A deal for Ekitike would likely be Newcastle’s first signing of a very busy summer under their new ambitious owners. Asked about Newcastle’s interest in January, Ekitike said told L’Equipe last month: “I have a lot of respect for that big club but it was all happening very quickly, the timing wasn’t right. A deal for Reims star Hugo Ekitike is edging closer - with Newcastle United confident of winning the race for the 19-year-old.

French teenage sensation Hugo Ekitike is reportedly closing in on a move to Newcastle United, having been one of the most prolific goalscorers in the ...

Newcastle are expected to invest heavily this summer and signing Ekitike would kick start their spending spree. However, the former Bournemouth man missed the majority of last season through injury. That figure is reportedly said to include any add-ons in the deal for one of Europe’s most talked about young prospects.

According to the Guardian, Newcastle United have come to an agreement with Stade Reims over an initial £25 million fee for striker Hugo Ekitike.

However, the Guardian has further reported that Newcastle are confident that they will get their man as they’ve offered the 19-year-old a wage-packet much higher than what the German side could potentially dish out. However, the report has indicated that the forward is still considering his options especially since the German side want him to replace Erling Haaland. Despite being heavily linked with a move for Hugo Ekitike in January, nothing materialized as the young forward didn’t want to leave Reims for Newcastle United during the winter window.

Newcastle United's move for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike appears to have hit a stumbling block as the French striker does not seem keen on joining Eddie ...

Newcastle had a successful January window, their first under the new ownership as the signings of Bruno Guimaraes, Dan Burn and Matt Targett particularly were widely praised. Express Sport has looked at four players that could be exciting first signings for Ashworth, as a deal for Ekitike now looks more unlikely. Newcastle United’s move for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike appears to have hit a stumbling block as the French striker does not seem keen on joining Eddie Howe’s side.

NEWCASTLE are close to a £36million deal to sign Reims star Hugo Ekitike until 2027, reports suggest.That is according to the Daily Mail, who report.

The Frenchman is reportedly close to penning a lucrative five-year deal with Newcastle. However, the striker has been impressed by the Toon's persistence and is now likely to snub other suitors, such as Borussia Dortmund, as he is very keen on a move to the Premier League. According to the Daily Mail, Ekitike, 19, is set for a major U-turn after declining the Magpies' advances in January as he thought "it wasn't the right time" to go.

Newcastle appear to have won the race to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from Stade Reims this summer, but what can fans expect from the 19 year old.

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