Sky Sports are reporting this morning that Newcastle are still in talks with Reims about their talented 19-year-end striker Hugo Ekitike.
And the good news is that Ekitike is keen to join Newcastle this month.
The urgency of getting a striker in has quickly diminished, with Burnley’s 30-year-old Chris Wood joining Newcastle for around £25M today – said to be the release fee in his contract.
But it may be even less than that.
Sky Sports report that Newcastle and Reims are getting very close to a deal for Ekitike and both clubs want to do the deal this month.
The latest is that Newcastle want to pay £22.5M upfront and then £2.5M in potential add-ons based on performance for the impressive young Ekitike, who has scored 8 goals in 18 games in Ligue 1 this season.
Newcastle also want to give Ekitike a five-year contract, and you have got to believe his wages will be a lot more than what he’s getting at the French club.
Here’s a piece from Sky Sports News’ correspondent Dharmesh Sheth:
“Talks are still ongoing between the two clubs. There’s still a will to get this deal done. It’s worth around €30M (£25M) – that’s €27M (£22.5M) upfront, with add-ons making it around €30M.”
“I’ve also been given a few details about the payment structure. It would be spread – like a lot of transfers are – across the proposed five-year contract.”
“As it stands there’s still a small gap in the valuation between what Newcastle want to pay and what Reims want.”
“Significantly, the player does want to come to Newcastle.”
This looks very promising, and it’s not an urgent signing as long as we can get it done this month.
But on the other hand, if we are that close – do the deal and get him in – it will add to the momentum and the fact that players are willing to join the newly rich Newcastle this month.
What we do need is a new center-back for Saturday’s game, but that’s now looking doubtful, with any new player needing to be registered tomorrow by noon to be able to play against Watford.
What do you think?
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140 comments so far
lochinvar
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:20 PM
Comment #41Etikite just needs feeding up a bit and some fitness conditioning and body building in the amazing but yet to be built state of the art Training complex, coming to a site somewhere north of the city soon.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Comment #42Whereas my EU (2nd passport) is going to be Irish. (Thanks mum and grand mum)
The Dyslexic God
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Comment #43Magpie, we are spending
CLINT FLICK
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:39 PM
Comment #44https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/01/donny-van-de-beek-could-join-newcastle-united-after-agents-get-in-touch-manchester-united/
I’d give him a chance to prove himself!
CLINT FLICK
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Comment #45Howay Raj,
Back me up, or have ya gone off him?
😉
Mund
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:42 PM
Comment #46Clint
Defo for me like mate
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Comment #47Etikite would ideally be a signing for the future. But if he comes in and contributes this season too, that’s great!
I would love to see us back to signing promising young players who can grow with the club and potentially become fantastic. Not that we’ve had a huge amount of success in that area in the past mind you…
Ketsbaia9
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Comment #48Chris Wood’s just broken his leg in training. What a disaster. Going to need at least 2 more strikers brought in now. Would go for Aubameyang and Martial on loan.
G
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:52 PM
Comment #49Very good kets
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 12:52 PM
Comment #50Man still no OP, he must have been very bad boy. Or was it just taking about (you know what)
Mund
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Comment #51Samuel Luckhurst
@samuelluckhurst
Van de Beek offered to Newcastle and Dortmund,
@TyMarshall_MEN
reports #mufc
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Comment #52Mund
Hopefully us
Pat Mania
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:11 PM
Comment #53Wasn’t mad on this deal before the Wood signing as thought there’d be too much expectation put on him. Now we have another solid option I’m keen to see how’d he’d do for us.
Still eagerly looking for news on a central defensive midfielder. Our current crop in there aren’t up to it.
Tim the toon
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:16 PM
Comment #54Mund/Donegal
Not convinced by DVDB – he has never shown any form in the Premier League; have a feeling he’s not going to make it anywhere outside of the Ajax style of play, and NUFC are not that kind of team.
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #55A cowboy rider’s into town on friday, stays 4 nights then leaves on friday. How did he do it?
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:21 PM
Comment #56Tim
He’s better than what we have at the moment.
Vask
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:25 PM
Comment #57His horse is called friday
Pat Mania
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Comment #58I’m not convinced on Beek. We need a tackler and someone to build play from deep positions. ie Shelveys replacement
That’s not Beeks game
Pat Mania
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Comment #59I’d still take him provided someone comes in to play behind him
Tim the toon
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:27 PM
Comment #60Donegal
What position would you play him? Is he really proven for the EPL?
With Trippier and Wood we’ve got players who were playing regularly, so are football ready for a regular 90 minutes. Not sure DVDB could play 90 minutes on a regular basis from day 1, due to lack of football.
IrishRob
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:29 PM
Comment #61So much for the he can’t be sold atm hysteria.
https://mobile.twitter.com/Magpie24_7/status/1481619062476230663
IrishRob
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Comment #62Pug I’d imagine they are OK for noot cleaners atm.
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Comment #63Vask
You are the winner, well done.
IrishRob
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Comment #64Boot*
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:31 PM
Comment #65In reality De Beek looks as much use as Willock for us
Every time he plays for Man Utd he looks terrible they bought a dud from Ajax plenty of teams have done it they produce players who look great for them but struggle when moving to other leagues and tactics
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Comment #66Tim
I’m not going to lie, I’ve never seen him play lol. But he can’t be worse than what we have.
Mund
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Comment #67https://mobile.twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1481619314763513858
Mund
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Comment #68I’d take DVB on loan like.
No brainer for me.
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:39 PM
Comment #69Yeah in loan, with option to buy just in case lol
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Comment #70On
Mund
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Comment #71Defo only a loan option tho
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Comment #72Looks like the Newcastle Cup started in FPL, although I got a bye in the last gameweek.
I don’t think I’m in the blog league but will be interesting if I draw any of you in the next gameweek. Still, there will be a lot of people on FPL who are in the Newcastle league and cup!
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:45 PM
Comment #73DVDB has class for sure. It’s weird that Man Utd can’t get the beat out of him but possible that he doesn’t fit in with the team tactics or maybe he’s just not right for the PL. Even possible he’s struggling with injury or illness.
He’s a player I’d be very happy if we sign but leaving to Howe and the rest of the recruitment team to decide if he’s right for us.
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:45 PM
Comment #74“Callum Wilson:
“While I’m out injured, I don’t think you’re going to get a better striker in the bottom half of the league than Chris Wood. He will be a great addition.” #nufc
Taking tips from Munster Mag in the art of backhanded compliments 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Comment #75Vernon Anita was great at Ajax.
Tim the toon
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Comment #76LCBP has hit the nail right on the head, same as Davy Klaasen who was at Everton – absolute disaster, but brilliant for Ajax.
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Comment #77Mund
What if he dose really good, no harm having the option
barkel
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Comment #78Who has offered him to us tho? Was it man u or his agent trying to drum up interest?
DONEGAL NUFC IRL
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Comment #79Sorry mund different player
Davas28
Jan 13, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Comment #80FPL
Looks like I’ll have to use my wildcard or free hit this week. Got 3 at Afcon and 3 out injured plus a keeper and defender from Brentford who face Liverpool and Manure.