Newcastle United close on striker Hugo Ekitike deal

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Newcastle United are still pushing to sign Reims striker Hugo Etikite this summer

The Premier League franchise is however believed to be close to signing the forward this summer

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Chris Wood and Callum Wilson are already at the club but Howe wants further options upfront

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A deal for Ekitike could be done as a long-term loan but with a mandatory clause – which would allow Newcastle to keep well within any Financial Fair Play regulations.

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