Newcastle United face a fresh problem over the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Magpies looked to be leading the race for the Stade Reims star this summer, but they could now find themselves slipping towards the back of the queue.
According to L’Equipe, via Diario AS, Newcastle are now pushing ahead in their bid to tie up a deal for the 19-year-old talent, and there is a clear reason behind those attempts.
According to the the same report, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have now entered the race

Related posts:
- Raheem Sterling and Man City centre-back on Chelsea ‘radar’ plus more transfer rumours
- Manchester United ‘attempt’ Rangers goalkeeper signing and more transfer rumours
- Exclusive Fabrizio Romano column: Arsenal transfer announcement “imminent”, Chelsea negotiations “underway”
- Tottenham want £30m and permanent deal for 23-year-old