Newcastle United are reportedly close to completing the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from French side Stade de Reims.
The 19-year-old flourished in Ligue 1 last season and scored 10 goals in 24 appearances and 15 starts in France’s top-flight, as well as adding three assists and averaging a goal every 127.5 minutes.
The Daily Mail are reporting that Ekitike is closing in on a move to St James’ Park for a fee of £36million and that he will become Eddie Howe’s first signing of the summer transfer window. That figure is reportedly said to include any add-ons in the deal for one of Europe’s most talked about young prospects.
