sport news Newcastle confident of deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike but growing ... trends now

Newcastle still confident of deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike but growing frustrated over negotiations for defender Sven Botman Newcastle have reportedly held encouraging talks with teenager Hugo Ekitike  The Magpies are still trying to negotiate a transfer fee with Reims for the striker  A fee of £25.6m has been discussed with a five-year deal expected to be offered Newcastle came close to signing Ekitike in January but he is now keen on a move

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Published: 00:33 BST, 14 June 2022 | Updated: 00:39 BST, 14 June 2022