Newcastle, Eintracht Frankfurt and Ekitike
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Newcastle's interest in Hugo Ekitike goes back to January 2022, the first transfer window with their Saudi Arabian owners. Back then they were unable to make a deal work and in the summer they ultimately chose Alexander Isak instead.
Eintracht Frankfurt have rejected an €80 million ($93 million) offer from Newcastle United for their forward Hugo Ekitiké, broadcaster Sky reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Frankfurt were not happy with the payment terms.
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Newcastle United are attempting to sign one striker, while ensuring Alexander Isak remains at St James' Park this summer
Hugo Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt’s star striker, is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war, with a €100 million ($117m) price tag. The 23-year-old is drawing interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United.
There is only one story in town on the back pages on Wednesday. After Newcastle's initial bid for Hugo Ekitike was turned down by Eintracht Frankfurt, we reported on Tuesday that Liverpool are eyeing up a record deal for forward Alexander Isak.