Newcastle United have been told that teenage Ligue 1 star Hugo Ekitike is staying at Reims.
The Magpies tabled a huge bid for the striker worth around £34million but the youngster decided to remain in France.
The news comes as a blow for the Magpies, but Reims released a statement that read: " Despite the offers made, Hugo Ekitike and the Stade de Reims have decided by mutual agreement to continue the adventure together.