Newcastle have reached an agreement to bring Hugo Ekitike in from Reims. The player is currently on international duty with the French U20s so the timescale for his arrival is unclear.
Ekitike started France’s 6-2 win over Argentina in the Maurice Revello tournament yesterday. He was substituted at halftime with France up 3-0. The win qualifies France for the semi-finals.
The Northern Echo is reporting Ekitike’s involvement with France could delay the completion of his transfer. The final takes place on June the 12th if France were to advance that far.
There are also reports that negotiations are continuing for Dean Henderson. The 25-year-old is keen to come to Tyneside for a better chance at first-team football. He made just 3 appearances for Manchester United last season.
New Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag has provided no assurances that David de Gea’s stint as the number one is up for grabs. Henderson presumably would be given the opportunity to battle Martin Dubravka for the first-choice gloves at St. James’ Park.
90min reported yesterday that Henderson has already agreed on personal terms with Newcastle. The two clubs are trying to reach an agreement with Newcastle preferring a loan to free up the budget for other areas.
Manchester United want a permanent deal but it’s unclear how much they rate the goalkeeper, who still has three years remaining on his contract. The Northern Echo reported last week Newcastle were preparing a bid of £15m.
It’s reassuring that Newcastle are in negotiations on several fronts. Ekitike is close to being a Magpie and we’ll find out Sven Botman’s decision likely this week. A breakthrough for Henderson could also be forthcoming.
42 comments so far
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:23 PM
Comment #1.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Comment #2Quiet day in Toonsville!
DrGloom
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Comment #3Waiting for the signing of a player who will come straight into first team and improve us as much as Bruno has … Ekitike seems like someone who may take time to bed in , Botman is still waiting for A.C so dependant on them he may not come and Henderson will be on bench
Rotonda heights
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Comment #4I was intrigued by Irish Rob’s comment that he was ”literally” glued to his TV watching something. Suggest he looks up literally.
I see Southgate being the archtypal defensive coach gets a free pass from Munster. Funny old world.
Wor B
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Comment #5Perhaps we should have another metaphor of the day competition?
Wor B
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:43 PM
Comment #6Breaking…
Leinster man rushed to hospital to have TV removed after superglue incident!
niafron
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:47 PM
Comment #7repost
The way i see it, Hugo is neither a Target man or an in & out striker.
He’s an hybrid between a striker and a CAM.
So he could play upfront, but also deliver for the wingers… like a spanish “false 9” .
The most distinctive feature unique to him is kind of body elasticity, the lad look like he’s made of Bubble gum.
Wor B
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Comment #8On the subject of Jail’s holiday travelogue.
I worked a few years with a colleague who I suspected could talk under water. He loved taking his family to France in his touring caravan for the summer, then relaying every detail to me afterwards. If that wasn’t bad enough, he would often get side-tracked and digress before returning to the travelogue. One eventful year it took him 3 days to explain to me how he got to Scotch Corner!
😆
He was actually very entertaining and funny.
WLtoon
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Comment #9Why are we pissing around waiting for Botman, IF he is waiting for Milan then leave him alone, move on, he isn`t the only good CB on the market, and when we do sign someone else he will have no option but to go to Milan whether it was his preferred choice or not.
As far as i have read there are only 2 clubs in for him.
Lets get a CB in and leave Botman to the Italian giants, and if the situation arises where they decide, nah, you are too expensive son, then foot him, too late , we have already got our new CB.
If any player has got 2nd thoughts about joining our project then stay well clear, they are not what we want.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Comment #10https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/tottenham-report-spurs-told-they-will-need-to-pay-pound50m-to-land-exciting-french-forward
Who told ’em?
When they asked me, i telt ’em 75m.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Comment #11WL
That’s just press bollox, mate.
They said he was nailed on for milan, remember?
They’re just making shit up, they haven’t a clue.
Don’t get sucked in mate.
It’s dull, isn’t it?
😉
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Comment #12WL
…and like you say: if they don’t really wanna come here…they shouldn’t, we don’t want them.
Tyran21
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM
Comment #13niafron
I see him roam across the field a lot.
JohnJ
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Comment #14Hello carltoon,
I signed out after my last post and later saw you’d replied in the following post.
Yes it’s always lovely to get away in the caravan – good to see sun rises and sun sets
You must have seen a few of those as well on your travels! Can’t believe you’re half way through your trip!
No need to rush back to Rome then!
Looks like we have a striker in the bag and there’s lots of positive stuff that Henderson would like to come and give Dubs some more competition.
By the way at St Edward’s they have names of past parishioners in the front of the Hymn Books. A couple of weeks ago We had Eileen’s late Mother Peggy Malone. Today we had big Frank Brennan’s “Hymn Book” Eileen’s parents used to get into The Catholic Club together with Frank & Ethna.
PS it’s rather cool on the sides of the Tyne.
🙂
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:05 PM
Comment #15He looks as Niafron says…great link up between mf and attack.
What we need!
Tyran21
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:07 PM
Comment #16niafron
I think Howe might use him as a sub in cup runs to ease him in, easily can swap with any of the front 3.
niafron
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:21 PM
Comment #17In fact, he roam a lot, that’s a fact, so, perhaps Howe is planing a 4-3-3 with two good inverted wingers playing toward the inside and a passing striker…
Wich would also explain all this big deal about the Lodi/Targett story ( for you need very offensive FB with good crossing skill with such a tactic ).
WLtoon
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:26 PM
Comment #18Clint Flick,
For all we know we might already have him in the bag, just waiting for the official opening day of the window to announce it, who knows what is going on but the Botman scenario is now starting to get on my tits tbh.
Milan/Botman will need to make their mind up pretty sharpish or he could end up going nowhere.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:35 PM
Comment #19WL
Not even sure milan have money, mate.
But, events proven, relentlessly, that the press are wrong, about most things. It’s just the constant stream of clickbait that gets ta down, hey?
Then, people act like it’s true, it rarely is, also.
Sigh!
You’re right tho. He may have agreed in Jan, for all we know…once relegation was avoided?
Off season blows, tho…and no mistake.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:38 PM
Comment #20It’s like having to put with tv adverts, boring in the extreme!
Traahes the movie plot!
WLtoon
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:50 PM
Comment #21Clint Flick,
We haven`t got long to wait before we find out on Botman, next Friday could be the day.
The Prince's Mate
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:51 PM
Comment #22Anyone watching the US Women’s open? mmmmmm
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 3:56 PM
Comment #23WL
We’re getting there mate…all the real action starts to kick off when; a, the window ‘officially’ opens and b, when all the dumb meaningless ‘friendlies’ are done with.
Can’t happen soon enough.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Comment #24Teambaulk
Are still trying to offload Ake on to us for 50m.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:03 PM
Comment #25Prince’s
Can’t watch golf, mate.
There literally has to be nothing left to do.
‘a good walk ruined’, who said that?
Probably better to play than observe?
Romford mag
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #26£50 mill !!
Keep him
WLtoon
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #27Clint Flick,
Aye totally agree mate, i just don`t get why, if Botman is in the bag, the club just don`t tell us, the same way Villa have with Carlos.
That`s why i think Botman hasn`t made a decision and is favouring a move to Milan, and it`s up to them whether they decide they can afford him or not.
The end of this window can`t come soon enough for me, at least all of the BS click bait rumours will stop, for a few months at least anyway.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #28Rom
I can’t imagine a defender worth 50m, and one thing’s for sure…it sure as shit ain’t Ake.
Or what?
😀
Romford mag
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #29Clint
Inflated prem prices mate !!
Definitely not worth £50 mill ! Imo !
He hardly plays ffs
Romford mag
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #30Isn’t that what they paid for him ?
WLtoon
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #31Looking forward to this game, how will Ukraine be affected by their midweek toils v the Scots.
I think it will go to the wire.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #32WL
He’s probably on vacation mate.
To get away from all of this…decide what next…like tons/most players, I’m guessing.
It must grind their gears too.
Tedious.
I’ve never been a fan of transfer windows, even when we have money…too much speculation and press bs.
Fans arguing the toss, etc.
We’ll know soon enough. Or actually, not soon enough, hey?
😀
lesh
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:12 PM
Comment #33Yes it’s a football blog but……
Eastbourne International Tennis Tournament – 3 Tickets For Sale
I have access to three Centre Court tickets for this year’s Eastbourne International. They’re adjacent seats in the main, East Stand in zone C, a good area. They would normally cost over £60 each if you could buy any from the LTA.
https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/international/rothesay-international-eastbourne/event-guide/player-entry-list/
Being heavily pregnant, the original buyer can’t use the tickets so she’s happy to sell ’em at £45 each.
The tickets are e-tickets and can be sent to the buyer via email.
If you’re interested in buying ’em, please say so and I can put you in touch with the seller so you can deal direct.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #34Rom
Apparently, manc wasted 40m on him in ’20. So they’ll want profit on a so-so buy, that they overpaid for.
Don’t give ’em it, i say.
Snide 6 mistake… I wouldn’t bial ’em out.
Those days are done.
That’s a vile, efc, leicester, wham player.
lesh
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Comment #35Surely if the club wants to announce new sponsors and kit, then announcing the arrival of big signings beforehand would be silly.
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Comment #36Lesh
I’d rather be pregnant with a thousand spiders!
😀
But ta!
😉
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #37WL
Tough shout this game…
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #38Haven’t uefa just given it to Ukraine?
Wales may be sacrificed, here?
CLINT FLICK
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Comment #39Lesh
You may have a point, there?
jane
Jun 5, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Comment #40“Wales may be sacrificed, here?”
unless Russia have paid FIFA.