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Bailey Keogh

Newcastle's mega transfer gives Arsenal £60m advantage in pursuit of Premier League star striker

Arsenal looked set to battle Newcastle in the summer transfer window to sign a key forward. However, the Magpies new imminent signing gives the Gunners a clear road to signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

According to French news outlet RMC Sport, Reims have accepted a €45million (£38million) including bonuses offer from Newcastle United for 19-year-old striker Hugo Ekitike. The player has apparently agreed a five-year contract with the Toon.

This comes after the Mirror had reported that Newcastle were set to make a bid for Everton striker Calvert-Lewin, with Manchester United and Arsenal also expressing an interest.

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