Hugo Ekitike's Deadline Day move from Reims to Newcastle has fallen through after the Ligue 1 club confirmed the forward has decided to stay in France.
Newcastle's bid of £25m - rising to £33m - for Ekitike was made on Sunday night and accepted by Reims on Monday.
But, following late interest from Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain as well, the 19-year-old has decided to stay at Reims and reassess his options in the summer.
Reims released a statement confirming that news on Monday, saying Ekitike would remain at the club until the end of the season.
Jean-Pierre Caillot, the Reims president, admitted they received "very good offers" for Ekitike but that the player and the club "share the feeling there is still a piece of history to write together".
France U20 forward Ekitike was also being tracked by West Ham. Newcastle initially opened talks with Reims to sign Ekitike earlier this month prior to signing Chris Wood from Burnley.
Ekitike, who can also play on the left wing, made his debut for Reims in August and has scored eight goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances this season, registering three assists.
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