Newcastle United supremo Dan Ashworth has another busy week ahead of him with the Magpies hopeful of making their second permanent signing of the summer in Hugo Ekitike.
The £25.6million deal could be struck just days after the forward's 20th birthday with the player marking the end of his teens today. Sources at Reims have told Chronicle Live last night they expect talks with Newcastle "in the next couple of days" while Ekitike teased supporters with a picture of him looking at his cell phone this morning.
The overall package for Ekitike could amount to close to £30million when add ons have been included as Newcastle look to close in on one of the most exciting talents in Ligue 1. United are trying to win the race to sign the French youth international despite interest from Borussia Dortmund and West Ham.
