Newcastle United have reportedly entered the race to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, joining Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea in the hunt for the prolific French striker. The 23-year-old is hot property after a breakout season with the Bundesliga campaign, but Frankfurt’s €100 million (£86.2m) price tag remains a major hurdle for potential suitors.
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Newcastle join race for €100-rated striker Ekitike
Frenchman scored 22 goals, 12 assists last season
Frankfurt holding firm on €100m valuation amid interest