Ekitike

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Keith Downie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwPz24zHyjI

Downie reveals Ekitike latest
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Keith Downie reveals that talks are intensifying with Eintracht Frankfurt and Ekitike’s representatives over a potential transfer to St James’ Park, with talks having taken place “over the last five to six days.”

He confirms that a delegation of Toon officials were in Germany last week to discuss a deal, with the player’s entourage then visiting Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in Austria on Monday to hold further talks.

Downie optimistically claims “there’s a real chance that this deal could get done” in what would be a club-record transfer, insisting talks are advancing after discussions have stepped up over the past week.

As he explains below, Newcastle want Ekitike to play WITH Isak this coming season, insisting the Swede is not for sale this summer. Watch his update in full below:



Will Ekitike play alongside Alexander Isak?
A key issue that we’ve faced this window is seeing the likes of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro opt for moves elsewhere reportedly due to wanting first team football, something which isn’t guaranteed with Alexander Isak being our main man up top.

However, as Downie states, we’ve communicated to Ekitike and his team that the Frankfurt star is our “top choice” to spearhead our attack ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.

He also believes it’s smart forward-planning from Newcastle, adding: “I think it’s probably a little bit of succession planning, and if they’re able to bring in Ekitike, they feel they’ve got a player who could be as good as Alexander Isak in the future.”

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