Newcastle United have tabled a £60m+ offer to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Magpies are keen to strengthen their squad this summer after reaching the Champions League for a second time in three seasons, and Eddie Howe is desperate to add more firepower to the side.
After already completing a £55m deal to sign Sweden international Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, Newcastle have now made their move for their next summer signing.
Newcastle Bid for Ekitike
Bid worth in excess of £60m
Hugo Ekitike in action for Eintracht Frankfurt
Ekitike, who has been described as having 'elite' underlying numbers, has emerged as one of the top forward options on the market, with a number of top clubs in Europe and the Premier League eyeing a potential deal for the young Frenchman.
But it's Newcastle how have made the first move to tempt Frankfurt to part with their star striker, with Romano revealing that the club have tabled a formal offer worth in excess of €70m (£60m) for the 23-year-old.
Another club had previously made an offer this summer which was rejected, and it was worth below the amount Newcastle have now offered. Talks are ongoing between the clubs, as the Magpies look to seal a real coup in the window.
It's unclear how open Ekitike is to the move to St James' Park, however, it has previously been reported that the forward is open to a move to the Premier League, while the lure of Champions League football is surely not going to harm their chances.
Newcastle are looking to strengthen in attack after allowing Callum Wilson to leave the club following the expiry of his contract this summer, while they are also adamant they want to keep hold of current star forwards Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak.
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