ChronicleLive understands Newcastle United are closing in on a deal to sign Reims striker Hugu Ekitike. A fee in the region of £30million plus add-ons is what the Magpies must stump up to lure the forward to Tyneside.
Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan are also believed to be vying for Ekitike’s signature but it is Newcastle who are leading the race. The transfer window does not officially open until June 10 but several clubs are already doing business early.
United are yet to make a breakthrough but splashing out on the Ligue 1 hitman would be a statement of intent as Toon chiefs embark on their first summer at the helm. ChronicleLive has profiled Ekitke to analyse what supporters can expect if he does join the Saudi-backed revolution…
