Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, claims Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.Ektike is one of the most sought-after players in the tran...
Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, claims Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Ektike is one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market, drawing interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah have also enquired about a potential transfer, but the Frenchman wants to compete in Europe.
Despite the growing interest, no clubs have come forward with a concrete proposal for Ekitike due to Frankfurt’s staggering €100 million price tag.
The Bundesliga giants have no desire to sell the former Paris Saint-Germain striker and will likely remain steadfast on their valuation.
Having wrapped up a deal for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, Newcastle are looking for more attacking reinforcements.
A striker is one of their objectives in the transfer window following the recent departure of Callum Wilson.
The Magpies are eyeing a solid back-up for first-choice centre-forward Alexander Isak, who is expected to stay next season despite the mounting interest from European heavyweights.
With their top target Joao Pedro joining Chelsea, Eddie Howe’s side have turned their attention towards Ekitike.
The 23-year-old has risen to prominence quickly after a stellar 2024/25 season with Frankfurt.
He registered an eye-catching tally of 22 goals and 12 assists in all competitions, helping the Eagles secure a place in the Champions League.
Ekitike can also be viewed as a long-term successor for Isak, who could move to a big club sooner or later.
Besides his hefty fee, it needs to be seen whether Newcastle can hand Ekitike a regular role amid Isak’s presence in the squad if they strike a deal with Frankfurt.
The Toon are also looking at the possibility of signing Brentford striker Yoane Wissa.
As Newcastle prepare for the Champions League, Howe wants to bolster the squad on all fronts to build on the historic EFL Cup triumph.
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