By Daily Sports on January 11, 2022

Newcastle have opened talks with Reims for in-form France U20 striker Hugo Ekitike in their bid to bring in a striker before Saturday's match against relegation rivals Watford.

Frontman Ekitike, who made his debut for Reims in August, has scored eight goals in 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season and registered three assists. The 19-year-old can also play on the left wing.

The two clubs are understood to have held positive talks over a potential deal that could be worth close to £30m, with Newcastle now expected to table a formal bid for Ekitike.

Newcastle have been scrambling to replace top scorer Callum Wilson, who head coach Eddie Howe said would be out with a calf injury for two months after Saturday's shock FA Cup third-round defeat to Cambridge United. (Sky Sports)

•PHOTO: Ekitike

Source Daily Sports

Posted January 11, 2022

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