Newcastle have made a move to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old scored 15 goals and made eight assists last season as his side finished third in the Bundesliga. Sources said Newcastle are now exploring a potential deal to sign the Frenchman, who would likely cost more than £70m.

Newcastle United are pushing forward in their pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Hugo Ekitiké. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Premier League side have submitted an opening offer to the Hessen

The Telegraph say that Newcastle United are now looking to get a deal done to sign Hugo Ekitike, so that he can play alongside Alexander Isak and play as the lone striker in matches where Isak may be rested or unavailable.