Newcastle in talks with Ekitiké's camp, reports Sky Germany
The Geordies are keen to negotiate with the Hessen club for the talented striker.
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Newcastle United have opened concrete talks with the camp of Hugo Ekitiké, Sky Germany's sources suggest.
The Premier League club are trying to reach a verbal agreement now after new talks took place today.
Newcastle are ready to pay the package demanded by Frankfurt, but there have been no official negotiations between the clubs yet.
Die Adler have been informed about the concrete interest and Fabrizio Romano has reported a €70million bid from the Magpies.
However, competition remains high for the French attacker with Liverpool and Manchester United also hanging on in the race.
Ekitiké found the back of the net on 15 occasions and provided a future 8 assists in 33 Bundesliga outings.
