Chelsea are among a number of big clubs looking to pounce on Newcastle's January transfer failure by signing young French star Hugo Ekitike in the summer amid doubts over Armando Broja's future.
Ekitike, 19, is a man in demand after his failed deadline day move to Tyneside has opened the doors for other Premier League clubs to swoop in come the end of the season.
Amanda Staveley and co made the last minute decision to approach Reims for the forward and despite the French minnows accepting a late bid from the Toon, he himself decided he wanted to stay in his native country until the end of the season at the very least.
