Hugo Ekitike
Newcastle United remain admirers of Hugo Ekitike
Newcastle United could make a move for Hugo Ekitike this summer having attempted to sign him twice over the past three years.
Ekitike was a target for , who first tried to sign him first in January 2022 and again in the summer transfer window later that year. They were confident of agreeing a deal for the French forward after reaching a deadline-day agreement with Reims, but the striker turned down a move Tyneside in order to join Paris Saint-Germain.
The move was orignially a loan spell in the 2022/23 campaign, before it was amde permanent the following summer. However, he struggled to make an impact in the French capital.
Last summer, he made the switch to Eintracht Frankfurt and his performances have attracted interest from several potential suitors. Newcastle have been linked, along with Arsenal, Al-Hilal and Al Qadsiah.
that rivals are believed to be the front-runners for the former PSG star.
Meanwhile, have now reported that the Magpies have 'rekindled' their interest in the French youngster. After missing out on signing Joao Pedro, who opted to join from Brighton, Newcastle are still hopeful of signing a new striker in this window.
With and domestic competitions on the horizon next season, Newcastle are aiming to ease the load on by signing a new striker to bolster their attacking rotation.
The report states that the Magpies have informed Ekitike's representatives of their desire to sign him.
However, the French Under-21 international's release clause - reportedly around €100 million (£86m), means Newcastle would likely have to pay the full amount to secure a deal.
Despite speculation linking Isak with a move away from St. James' Park, any Ekitike transfer will not change the club's position regarding the Swedish international's future. He is not for sale.
Chronicle Live understands that . Newcastle chiefs remain calm over Isak’s future, as he is already under contract until 2028.
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