Newcastle have deals in place for two priority targets if recent reports are to be believed. Agreements have been reached with Reims for Hugo Ekitike as well as with Lille for Sven Botman.
The decisions are currently in the hands of the players with Ekitike potentially being confirmed next week. Reims’ president Jean-Pierre Caillot has confirmed a deal is in place between the clubs.
Newcastle are now hashing out terms with Ekitike’s advisors with most local journalists not expecting any late hiccups. Newcastle had a similar deal agreed on in January before the 19-year-old pulled the plug on deadline day.
An agreement for Sven Botman has been reached by both Newcastle and AC Milan for around £26m. The 22-year-old is waiting on the Rossoneri to come back to the table after spending the past few months in constant dialogue.
The Serie A champions have yet to commit to the deal and will reportedly make a decision next week. Their technical director Paolo Mandini recently admitted Milan were looking at different options.
If AC Milan choose to not move forward for Botman, that would clear the pathway to Newcastle. However, his preference for the San Siro over St. James’ Park may not sit well with some.
Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby is also a priority target. However, negotiations for the 22-year-old do not appear to be as advanced. Diaby is currently with the French national team and recently said a decision on his future is not imminent.
The Chronicle published the following from Diaby a few days ago:
“It’s nice to hear my name being linked to big clubs, but I’m focused on getting together to do good things here [with France].
“Then we will see what happens but, right now, I’m not thinking about it too much.”
149 comments so far
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:26 PM
Comment #1First
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Comment #2Tyran21
You’ve just caught me before I’m leaving out with family……Not sure if I’ve ever engaged with you on here before. But I’ve certainly never had an issue with you previously and find your posts normally OK.
So, you’ve now jumped in and are curious too why I mentioned Jail I previous posts.
I’ll explain for you now then shall I…. Jail mentioned yesterday that a tropical storm hit his resort (I caught up with the blog early this morning). So he didn’t post all night and still hasn’t, so tongue-in-cheek said tropical Mund has hit the Miami coast. It was banter yiu do know their history right, which I just laugh off now. WTF is wrong with posting any of that. How the f@ck is that slagging someone off? Are you also a full on snowflake? Read the posts back if you can be arsed digest it and if you can’t see what I was getting at and posted in a jovial way then your post was snowflake mug wet lettuce wummery…
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Comment #3Mund, what am I meant to be explaining?
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Comment #4What a strange first that was
Mund
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Comment #5I think the tournament ends on the 12th so wouldn’t expect anything off Ekitike till around that date.
Mund
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Comment #6Gloom
Do you pick and choose what to read? Wouldn’t surprise me….
You got asked to explain yourself and you know this
Either do that or STFU
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Comment #7Mund – there you go, fenham has explained it for you…
Toonarmy of Frogs
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Comment #8Blogs a bit childish today.
Be back once a signings made for a proper read
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Comment #9DM ref Shane. shown on Sky, well worth watching
Mund
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Comment #10I didn’t need it explaining Gloom
You ok now?
Calmed down? Chilled out?
Stopped causing dramas?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM
Comment #11I had to go to BBQ but left after 2 hours. Pick boss up when she is finished.
Young boy there, Chelsea!!! Going to give him my boy’s Bayern and Sparta Praha shirts. Too small for my son. Came across the iconic shirt.
Toon army with Northern Rock on it, he is not having that.
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM
Comment #12Mund, give ower you radgy get
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM
Comment #13DrStrange,
Answer the question I asked you how was I slagging someone off in my posts?
You’ve started something over absolutely nothing. You are a fragile person aren’t you?
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM
Comment #14Banter 😉
Romford mag
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Comment #15Peter
That’s the shirt I’ve got 🙂
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Comment #16Fenham – radgy get 2
Mund
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:35 PM
Comment #17Only radgie with fools who try to make shit up and cause drama but never explain what they are referring to
Strange behaviour
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Comment #18Rom’s cannot be beaten except it is for a 7/8 year old lol. will never fit me.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Comment #19Not letting that one go
Romford mag
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Comment #20There’s a new comedy series coming out !
It’s simply called “The Blog”
😆
DrGloom
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Comment #21Mund, Fenham explained it for you.. having a dig but it was just banter mate
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Comment #22I believe we are into the 17th series
WLtoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:38 PM
Comment #23Agreements for players mean very little, unless they are paraded in the shirt then it`s all just another click bait story.
I watched Ekitike v PSG and he looked poor, albeit against the best team in France, that could be a gauge of how good he will be in the PL, and looking at that , he doesn`t seem ready, he is raw and has talent but i doubt he will be starting many games ,especially if Wilson stays fit.
Romford mag
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:38 PM
Comment #24Peter
Yeah you’re right , I’ll have to bing read the other 15 series 😉
Mund
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Comment #25It wasn’t Fenham who acted all woke and tried to cause drama when there wasn’t any.
That was you Gloom but you still can’t explain who was slagging him off as nobody was unless you are a complete wet wipe
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Comment #26Mund,
I’m in a taxi with the family so on route to the pub, so don’t bite with these snowflakes mate.
I’d laugh at a man that called me a radgy get 😆 😆
Seriously just ignore now mate as the man dragged the blog down there for no reason at all. Just a strange man. he’s not gonna explain himself so just move along. Speak later.
Jail,
Once you catch up and read message for you mate. I have no problems whatsoever with you. I hope my recent engagements with you have proven that. I didn’t slag you off either so I hope you read them in a jovial way as they w see meant. Good on you for meeting NYMag also. Good man for doing that. Also hope the holiday is going well.
jane
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Comment #27Romford mag i’m still waiting for you to go so i can slag you off.
carltoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Comment #28Shut up!!!!
Romford mag
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Comment #29Jane
Oops sorry , I’ll let you have the floor !
Fire away 🙂
Mund
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM
Comment #30Take it easy Fenham
Have a good day with the family mate
carltoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM
Comment #31Jane that wasn’t to you,
It was to everyone else 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM
Comment #32Fenham, you have been equally engaging with Mund and Jail. All in good humour
Romford mag
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM
Comment #33Who moi ! 🙂
carltoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:43 PM
Comment #34Just joking, the wifi is so slow I could be home before my post.
carltoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:44 PM
Comment #35Not you Rom!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:44 PM
Comment #36Ano prosím
Goal Linton
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Comment #37WL
Looks raw to me as well, hope he’s not the main target for a ST and that we have other options ready.
Be good to develop his talent but he’s only played half a season in a poor french league.
Need a player at least equal to Wilson unless Wood plays a big part next season.
carltoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Comment #38It’s so hot here I can’t go out, just chilling in the shade.
carltoon
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Comment #39Going to Italy tomorrow, any players you want picking up.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Comment #40or yes please for you none Czech speakers, that according to some, I have never been there 🙂