Omo, Newcastle don gree scatter money for transfer market like say na SuperFriday for Black Market! Dem don launch ₤70 million bid for Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitiké, but Frankfurt quick reject am—complain say the payment plan no clean and dem dey wait more cash from greater clubs . Frankly, dem dey find ₤85–90M or more before dem gree release the guy ().
Why Ekitiké?
The guy na 23-year-old French striker, tall (1.9m), and him sabi score 22 goals + 12 assists last season for Frankfurt . Dem dey use am to backup or pair with Alexander Isak, since Callum Wilson don waka comot . If both run front, Premier League defenders go dey fear.
The Money Wahala
Newcastle don offer about €75M (~₤69.5M) as opening bid , but Frankfurt still dey find better package terms. As per Sky Sports Germany, dem reject cos “payment terms no balance” and Frankfurt sabi say Liverpool and Man U fit pay more .
Dem want release clause €90–100M (~₤86M) . That one reach record pass Isak money—Newcastle record na €71M when dem sign Isak for ₤63M in 2022 . So if Ekitiké land, na TOON record breaker move be that.
Race Don Start – Too Many Drivers!
E go shock you, but Sun sports report say Chelsea fit parachute enter, ‘cause Ekitiké agent dey tight with dem . Plus talkSPORT say Man United don make 11th‑hour serious bid, with INEOS material join their camp (like powder for powder)! ().
So right now, na Newcastle dey front-runner but other clubs fit gas pass dem if dem bring belt-full money.
Newspapers Dey Yan Am?
- Bild say Newcastle dey add pressure, ready to push >€100M offer soon, and Ekitiké wan Premier League over Saudi Arabia—but Frankfurt still dey vacation mode ().
- Bavarian Football Works confirm bid €70M+, and Frankfurt still dey hold strong .
- Sky Sports News (UK) tag it as formal £70M offer, with talkSHOP meeting held in Austria .
- FourFourTwo mention big €75M bid entered, Ekitiké previously snubbed Toon in 2022 for PSG .
Fan Think: Replacement or Backup?
Reddit fans dey reason say Newcastle dey plan for Isak exit next summer, so dem dey line up Ekitiké early for smooth switch . One comment show:
“€75 million euros is way cheaper than what previous reports were linking him to clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.”
Another note add:
“Feel we’re exploring this deal now knowing it’s very likely Isak moves next summer – his replacement is secured…”
What Next?
- Newcastle go improve bid – maybe from ₤70M to ₤85–90M.
- Frankfurt go push payment across chunks, not lump sum.
- Ekitiké go decide if he wan Newcastle small-town love or bigger club badge.
- Other clubs (Chelsea, ManU, Liverpool) fit gas price even more.
Summary: Na Tooning Telenovela!
Na drama be this! Toon dey splash money like celebratory champagne. E fit turn out like Shakespeare if Ekitiké come join Isak front—and the plot thickens: Chelsea, ManU, Liverpool dey ready make cameo.
If Newcastle land Ekitiké at around ₤80–90M, dem go blow club record out and show say “Toon dey serious” about UCL ambitions. But if dem no step up, Bayern, Paris, or someone go pick the bread crumbs.
Conclusion:
Ekitiké saga no finish yet. Newcastle don throw big bid but Frankfurt dey reason more. Meanwhile jackets don come: ManU, Chelsea, Liverpool dey watch. This one go long till window close or until ₤100M strike.