Newcastle United are still trying to iron out the final sticking points as they push to secure Hugo Ekitike's signature this summer. The Magpies have been in talks with the player since early June but are yet to strike an agreement with him and his entourage.
Ekitike has been a top target for the Newcastle ownership and Chronicle Live understand the 19-year-old is open to a move to Tyneside, despite snubbing a switch in January. However, agent fees and interest from elsewhere in Europe mean a deal is not quite done yet.
As reported elsewhere on Friday, should the final terms be agreed in the coming days, a medical could take place as soon as next week and the move could be finalised by the time Eddie Howe and his players return for pre-season on July 1.
