The Newcastle United Blog | Newcastle All But Seal First Summer Signing As Ekitike Agree To Join – Report
Newcastle have Hugo Ekitike all but wrapped up according to tonight’s developments. Fabrizio Romano reports that Newcastle and Reims have an official agreement to bring the young striker to Tyneside in a deal that will reach just under £30m.
Hugo Ekitike agreement. Newcastle and Reims have a full agreement on a fee of €30m plus additional €5m, the agent is now in talks with Newcastle after receiving clearance from Reims. ???? #NUFC
Work in progress as Newcastle have been leading the race for weeks.
— Fabrice Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2022
Reports of an agreement in principle date back to last week. However, they all came with a caveat of minor details that needed to be sorted out. Romano now claims the full deal has been agreed.
The report that potentially carries more weight comes from French outlet RMC Sport. They report that Ekitike agreed to the move.
Reims striker Hugo Ekitike (19) agrees a move to Newcastle – the transfer is expected to be completed shortly. (RMC) https://t.co/2H2mCWknzj
– Receive French football news (@GFFN) June 4, 2022
Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot recently said that Ekitike’s move to Newcastle is in the player’s hands. After January’s disappointment when the move fell apart on deadline day, there was no guarantee he would join this summer.
However, it seems that everything is now settled between the two clubs and the player. Hugo Ekitike will be Eddie Howe’s first signing this summer with an announcement likely imminent.
