Newcastle continue to work on multiple deals this Wednesday evening. The push currently is to bring in two center-backs along with Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. The two center-backs being targeted at the moment appear to be Diego Carlos and Benoit Badiashile.
The Telegraph reported earlier today that an improved bid of £28m has been offered for Carlos. While some reports in Spain say Sevilla have rejected it, that has not been confirmed domestically.
Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth is reporting that both Ekitike and Badisashile are keen to come to Tyneside. He believes that Newcastle are inching towards an agreement for Ekitike per a report that can be heard here.
?? "The player does want to come to Newcastle."
?? "He's very highly rated."
Dharmesh Sheth says #NUFC already have a payment structure worked out for Hugo Ekitike ?? pic.twitter.com/uJaRJniKjR
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 12, 2022
Importantly, Sheth is being told that the 19-year-old wants the move. Newcastle are willing to offer a whopping £27m plus £3m in add-ons for the Frenchman to be paid in installments over the next five years.
Ekitike will not return on loan to Reims but join Newcastle’s first team if the deal can get completed. It looks promising as Sheth is reporting the two clubs are very close to reaching an agreement.
Newcastle appear to have made significant progress on multiple fronts over the past 24 hours. It was just last night that they triggered Chris Wood’s release clause with the 30-year-old set to be unveiled imminently.
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189 comments so far
JP...from The Rock
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:28 PM
Comment #41According to this Charnley was indeed handling the Emery and Howe appointments!! That could explain why it took forever!
https://thisisfutbol.com/2022/01/blogs/premier-league/newcastle-united-premier-league/chris-waugh-newcastle-united-pif-amanda-staveley-transfer-window/
naptoon
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:29 PM
Comment #42Needs must toon brother and after Saturdays shite show up top I’ll take it happily
Bigjim67
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:33 PM
Comment #43Still no announcement on Wood signing? Hopefully signed in time to play on Saturday.
naptoon
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:34 PM
Comment #44Same routine as trips signing announced tmoz morn
naptoon
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:35 PM
Comment #45Though I thought it would’ve been wrapped up by dinner time today
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:37 PM
Comment #46We seem to be getting mentioned alot with midfielders now….hope theres something in that like….amine gouiri looks to a lot of talent,was mentioned a few days ago but i hope his name is a under the radar signing…. looks great gan forward,ben arfa style player…..not thats the type of player we are after like,think we are after work horse grafter who breaks up everything near him
Bigjim67
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:37 PM
Comment #47naptoon
If it is announced tomorrow, am i correct in thinking he will be eligible to play Saturday?
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:42 PM
Comment #48Bigjim
Yeah as long as new signings are done b4 12noon friday and registered with premier league…they are eligible to play
The Dyslexic God
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:43 PM
Comment #49he has not signed yet
Bigjim67
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:46 PM
Comment #50SPRINGY
Thanks, that’s better than i thought!
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:47 PM
Comment #51Some people will simply always find something to grumble at. What the foot are the chances that Burnley find another Cornet, given the footballing world know they have £20M, Watford found Dennis in the summer, if it was that easy they’d have found the new VVD as well. We spent all last summer going in £500 increments with Arsenal in a back and forth until it reached their asking price. A full summer wasted in haggling with Arsenal. I think k sparky55 had a point in his post the other day.
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:49 PM
Comment #52Wet spam 1 nowt up
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Comment #53Bigjim
So with that in mind and they way we have done the medicals time wise and the announcements,you would think if we we’re to get any more players in for the weekend,then they would be on way here 2morra for medical…so hopefully theres news 2nyt or early tomorrow,or wood myt be only edition for sat
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Comment #54If wood passes medical and signs obvs
naptoon
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Comment #55To get em in for Sat they’d be on way over now… Medicals tmoz announced Fri morn… Happened with trips and wood (presumably)
Bigjim67
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Comment #56SPRINGY
Hopefully more than 1 addition. I do think if wood plays we will sneak it by the odd goal. SJP will be rocking and he just might be the difference against Watford who are probably as bad as us atm!
We will see soon enough.
coming home
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Comment #57Mund
Your debates with Adamn are a good read
And your debates with Jail are quite funny
But FFS don’t respond to TDS he has no respect and is full of crap, he’s a sale’s man FFS
And also blank that looney Lesh who just tries personal digs, he needs an enemy like Jane before now it’s your turn coz otherwise he’d have nowt to post the kid hasn’t a scooby about football
Keep your snippets and links coming cheers
coming home
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #58Happy birthday Jail You awld Twunt
naptoon
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #59Spuds getting taught a lesson, Norwich already down and other than Carlos or ekitike suddenly appearing at Newcastle Airport can’t see a lot more happening today so time for the book of boba followed by the eternals and a quick check back for airplanes landing. Until tmoz bloggers.
Ketsbaia9
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #60Can’t believe we didn’t sign Jarrod Bowen when we had the chance.
toonluvva
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #61Andre Marriner awards Spuds 2 penalties, both overturned, correctly, by VAR.
Lord Scattermorecash
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #62…and remember everyone…no mercenaries!
Unless of course they help us stay up!
Break the bank
stop pi55ing about
Pay whatever they’re asking…we can sell them if they turn out to be duffers
Get them integrated quick
Onwards and upwards
even if they are mercenaries
Sheikh rattle and bank-roll
Mund
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Comment #63CH
Take more than a pompous stuck up idiot to stop me doing what I do mate.
Some characters on here mate that’s a fact.
Just got back from 5aside and haven’t played in over a year, I’m fcked! Still got it tho son 😉
Mund
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:09 PM
Comment #64naptoon
I was half way through Eternals before I got asked to play footy, loved it so far but i don’t think there isn’t a Marvel I wouldn’t love. Boba Fett has been quality as well but I do miss the Mandalorian
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:09 PM
Comment #65That offside makes no sense…chelsea player on 6 yard line…harry kane 18 yard line…..have i missed something here! ….wtf!
geordie157
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Comment #66Wood nearly official, Reims striker sounds promising.
Carlos, hopefully we can agree a deal for
Fofana linked again.
If we signed those 4. That maybe enough for now but ideally a second centre back and left back is needed.
Not sure how long Lewis is out for, Dummett, Manquillo can cover there. Trippier too, then Ritchie if we’re desperate.
magicmac54
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:15 PM
Comment #67Raj Jail
Wishing you a happy birthday fella, so its the big 50 today, thats you a fully paid up member now of the Darby and Joan Club 😀 😀 Have a good on Lad.
Snowdone
Happy Birthday to you also young man, i trust your having a brilliant day lad.
SPRINGY
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Comment #68Happy b’day lads
coming home
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Comment #69We desperately need a DCM why we aren’t going all out for Kamara baffles me
Mund
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:18 PM
Comment #70CH
I think he has his heart set on else where or we could of easily done a deal. These ones with contracts running out will just run them down till end of season and have there choice of clubs.
Mund
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #71Gravesy saying on the transfer talk podcast that the owners want a CM marquee signing!
Hmmm I wonder what they are thinking…?
De Jong 😎
coming home
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #72Mund
Are we connected with any DCM
Mund
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Comment #73CH
No new names mate and there hasn’t been any talk of a big name other than Frenkie De Jong which is a stretch to say the least.
We did get told tho that there is names they are seriously considering that hasn’t been brought up in the media world so could be a surprise signing.
captainmarvel
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Comment #74I would rather they kept their dealings until they are done! Broadcasting who they are trying to get through the door can be very counter productive..A bit naive in fact..
coming home
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Comment #75Now we got trippier and wood we desperately need a good defensive midfielder
check the toastie
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Comment #76Didn’t realise Ronnie Wood was Chris Wood’s Uncle. Will be good to see The Stones in the Exec Box.
Moonraker15
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:26 PM
Comment #77Springy
Kane was ahead of the goalie. Only one player between Kane and goal!
check the toastie
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:27 PM
Comment #78Even more bizarre is the fact that Keith Richards is Micah’s dad.
Mund
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:27 PM
Comment #79CH
We do like mate as it was the priority before the window opened in my opinion.
Moonraker15
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Comment #80Check
Are you sure about Wood’s being related to RW?
Only he’s from New Zealand!