There’s good news in the Athletic today and from Sky Sports, that Reims have accepted Newcastle’s offer of around £25M plus add-ons (up to £8M) for the Reims talented young forward – Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle have been linked with French wonderkid Hugo Ekitike for weeks now, and news from Sky Sports trusted journalist Keith Downie that the latest bid has been accepted.
£25m for Hugo Ekitike, in a deal that could rise to £33m…should they get it pushed through today. This will take Newcastle’s spending to around £120m(!) this window #NUFC https://t.co/uh2QVFDoLG
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) January 31, 2022
The 19-year-old 6ft 2ins striker is considered one of the best young talents in French football, and he is the kind of gifted young player Newcastle should be signing.
To get him in this month is a huge bonus in terms of our survival in the Premier League..
He joined Reims back in 2009 and has played 22 times for the French club with 9 goals and 3 assists, after making his debut at just 17.
The 19-year-old would be Newcastle’s 6th signing of this window, as the rush to get him his medical at Newcastle is now underway.
Newcastle have signed Trippier, Wood, and Guimaraes with Dan Burn close to being announced, and Matt Targett having his medical on Tyneside on a loan through the end of the season.
First pictures of Matt Targett arriving for his Newcastle United medical ?????
Loan deal agreed, with discussions continuing over an option to buy in summer ? #NUFC pic.twitter.com/cfTYSWQk0V— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) January 31, 2022
Fasten your seat belts, we could even sign more players today!!
133 comments so far
JP...from The Rock
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Comment #41I have a sneaky feeling that Lampard’s Everton will snatch Lingard. Hope I am wrong.
niafron
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Comment #42@Mund
Wich surprised me, cause it’s a shift in their traditionnal policy about selling players.
But it seem the new chairman is of a different breed.
Wor B
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Comment #43“and I don’t know how any fan could grumble at it.”
You new around here Adam?
It's all under control
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Comment #44Is that a “just eat” delivery van in the corner of the video.
Bruce mustn’t have cancelled his daily Greggs order!
Mund
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Comment #45niafron
Thanks for the insight mate. I do find it a strange one as like you say any other time it would be a very acceptable bid. Just gutted we couldn’t get that one over the line.
Mund
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Comment #46Pete Graves
@PeteGravesTV
Was still hope this morning that Lingard to #nufc could happen, however Newcastle and #mufc a long way apart on valuation still, with time rapidly running out.Hourglass with flowing sand Looks increasingly like Ekitike, Burn and Targett will join Trippier, Wood and BrunoG. Let’s be honest… #whatawindow
It's all under control
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Comment #47Wor B from earlier re Greenwood…had to clean me computer screen after seeing that one! 😀 😀
the crown princes nashers
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Comment #48ah finally transfer final day is upon us thank god for that 🙂 lets wait and see what happens between now and 11 pm tonight
wor b I reckon 8 🙂
Nols
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Comment #49Hasn´t Mister Burns been confirmed yet?
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:36 AM
Comment #50release the hounds!
Adamn_92
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:36 AM
Comment #51Novo
Yeah that was my initial thought, will Weghorst get the service at Burnley? If he doesn’t then going by what the German Sky reporter was saying, I think he could get unhappy there relatively quickly. Has a questionable attitude when things aren’t going right according to him. Not sure that’s what you want when you’re bottom of the table…
JP...from The Rock
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:36 AM
Comment #52Anyone else dislike Nigel de Jong? Ever since he broke HBA’s leg with a terrible tackle I can’t stand him.
It's all under control
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:37 AM
Comment #53JP…I think the same…that move is an easy one to make…no loan fee either!
The people running Man U are blinded by their rage against the machine that is Newcastle
Wor B
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:39 AM
Comment #54Clint from earlier, I was kidding about the daughter’s middle name.
That would be mad naming a girl Bellamy. She’s delighted we stuck with Shearer.
😉
Just a fan
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM
Comment #55Jesse lingard scored twenty goals in over one hundred and fourty games for Man U.
Just saying.
the crown princes nashers
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM
Comment #56well considering man shite is not playing the ball I hope there sponsorship deals with the saudis come to a complete stop over the coming months, remember the saudis own a lot of companies and also major shareholders in lots and lots of other companies
man shite is only shitting in there own nest 🙂
niafron
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM
Comment #57Ohoh…
The denying about Ekitike disapeared from the live of RMC sport…
( you could follow it here https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-en-direct-toutes-les-infos-et-rumeurs-de-la-derniere-journee_LN-202201310009.html sure it’s in french…)
Novocastrian66
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM
Comment #58With you there JP. I cannot stand the bloke. HBA was never the same after that assault. He became a more fearful player, which is not good for a skilled dribbler like him.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Comment #59Guerrilla Radio
Novocastrian66
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Comment #60Is that good news Niafron?
Tyran21
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Comment #6110/10 this transfer window for me if Ekitike signs. Great signings. The experienced and proven to steady the ship. Mixed in some exciting prospect for the future.
SPRINGY
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Comment #62Bissouma looks available although his agents demands and price are putting villa off….wonder if we fancy testing the water?
niafron
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Comment #63@Novocastrian66
Could be… as i said, we will know quickly.
cyprus
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Comment #64Recently read a book with a catchy title: “What the hell did I just read?”
This is how it started: “You want to hear a story? Well, buckle the fxxk up.”
So, when the official NUFC historian (some Cypriot dude, I forget his name) writes the NUFC upcoming story this is how he should start:
“You want to hear the NUFC story? Well, buckle the fxxk up.”
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Comment #65ekitikE … I think I got that the right way around, would only bought in this window to be on the pitch. First to replace CW than when CW fit as backup. Both strikers feeding of Wood knock downs
SPRINGY
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:45 AM
Comment #66Sky still saying sale agreed for ekitike…they haven’t back pedaled any so hoping its still true….slap a whacking big bids in for carlos,botman and nunez…..tell them how much wages we are willing to pay…deal or not?
CLINT FLICK
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:46 AM
Comment #67Jp
Re: de shlong
Broke hba’s leg, didn’t even get a free kick, the ref that day was disgraceful. Went up the other end while he lay in agony and scored. You could hear his leg pop.
niafron
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:47 AM
Comment #68Well, if it’s true, the kid will be on a plane for the medical in the next hours, perhaps he’s already…
CLINT FLICK
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:47 AM
Comment #69Do burnley have even 1 black player?
Weird!
theartfuldodger
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Comment #70One attacking addition is crucial I think….Lingaard or Ekitike or anyone else…
TheJimBelow
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:50 AM
Comment #71Clint
I literally asked that of my friend yesterday and he told me I was paranoid..
Maxwell Cornett is it I think. Is Aaron Lennon at Burnley also though?
JP...from The Rock
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Comment #72Niafron – he better get on it quick if we want to tie this up today.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:52 AM
Comment #73And quite a few in the U23/development squads.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:52 AM
Comment #74Thejim
It looks real weird, if you ask me, in english football in 21st century.
Burnley and the north midlands in general have issues.
😉
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Comment #75Less than a 90 min flight to Newcastle. Plenty of time
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:54 AM
Comment #76Just a statistical anomaly
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Comment #77I’ve decided to keep my white XC60 for another couple of years given the price of the new ones. I’ve decided to pimp it up instead, it’s in today getting a vinyl wrap, black roof, black stripes down the door insets and all the chrome made and wing mirrors gloss black. Basically a toon Volvo for deadline day 😀
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Comment #78Burnley have a very diverse population.
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:56 AM
Comment #79CLINT FLICK,
Cornet the Ivorian.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:56 AM
Comment #80Jail, please do not crash as you will have no defence