Former West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie believes Eddie Howe's Newcastle United will have a surprise up their sleeve this summer and sign a world class striker. The Magpies have been in talks to sign Reims striker Hugo Ekitike for a number of weeks after the young French forward originally turned down a move to Tyneside in January.
Howe's side went back in for the 20-year-old this summer but negotiations are still ongoing despite the Ligue 1 side accepting a bid at the beginning of the month. Some reports claim the Magpies are growing frustrated with the lack of movement in the deal.
It's led a number of people to suggest the Toon chiefs look elsewhere as they look to avoid a repeat of last season's dismal start to the campaign. Newcastle will have a fully fit Callum Wilson at the start of pre-season having missed a large chunk of the season with an injury.
