In keeping with The Telegraph, Newcastle have entered the race for the signature of Eintracht Frankfurt ahead Hugo Ekitike.
Supervisor Eddie Howe apparently desires two high-quality choices for every of the three attacking spots in his workforce, and whereas the flanks are coated in that facet – Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes on the left, Jacob Murphy and new signing Anthony Elanga on the proper – the centre-forward position belongs to Alexander Isak alone, with no appropriate competitors or cowl.
The Magpies had been all for signing Joao Pedro from Brighton, however Chelsea received that race, and consequently withdrew their very own curiosity in Ekitike. That goes for Manchester United as nicely, after the Crimson Devils accomplished the Matheus Cunha deal and proceed to push for Bryan Mbeumo. Nonetheless, Newcastle are conscious that Liverpool stay robust contenders for the companies of the 23-year-old, after the current tragic passing of Diogo Jota, and with Darwin Nunez closing in on a transfer to Napoli.
Ekitike’s contract with Eintracht, legitimate till 2029, is believed to include a €100million launch clause, and at this level, it appears the Bundesliga aspect aren’t ready to promote for something much less.
