Newcastle have had a Deadline Day bid for Hugo Ekitike accepted by Stade Reims and are also closing in on a loan deal for Aston Villa’s Matt Targett.
The Magpies’ bid of £25m, rising to £33m, for Ekitike was accepted by the French club on Monday.
France U20 forward Ekitike was also being tracked by West Ham. Newcastle initially opened talks with Reims to sign Etikite earlier this month prior to signing Chris Wood from Burnley.
Ekitike made his debut for Reims in August and has scored eight goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances this season, registering three assists. The 19-year-old can also play on the left wing.
Newcastle are also closing in on a loan deal for Matt Targett. Eddie Howe is keen to add another left-back, and Targett has fallen out of favour under Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa.
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