PSG s opening bid for attacker falls €19 million short of Newcastle United s offer Reports

PSG s opening bid for attacker falls €19 million short of Newcastle United s offer Reports

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PSG s opening bid for attacker falls €19 million short of Newcastle United s offer Reports

Christophe Galtier hopes to strengthen his attack this summer have reportedly failed with their opening offer for striker Hugo Ekitike, who has also been linked with . They have reportedly fallen short by €19 million than the Magpies' bid for the attacker Ekitike, who has two years left on his current deal, rose to fame with his clinical finishing and precise movement inside the box last season. During the 2021-22 season, he scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 26 matches for Reims. According to , PSG have submitted a "verbal" offer of €27 million plus bonuses for Ekitike. However, the bid is 19 million short of Newcastle United's offer for the 20-year-old, and Reims are currently holding out for a higher fee. Only Wissam Ben Yedder had a better conversion rate (34.7%) than Hugo Ekitike (32.3%) in Europe's top 5 leagues last season (30+ shots attempted)

A ruthless finisher at just 20 Only Wissam Ben Yedder had a better conversion rate (34.7%) than Hugo Ekitike (32.3%) in Europe's top 5 leagues last season (30+ shots attempted) A ruthless finisher at just 20 The report also stated that PSG are intent on bolstering their attack this summer. Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski and Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca are on the Ligue 1 champions' radar in the ongoing transfer window. Earlier, reported that Ekitike desires to move to Paris this summer and play alongside superstar Kylian Mbappe. Furthermore, the player's agent is said to have met with PSG sporting director Luis Campos on July 4. The report further claimed that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has also been in touch with his Reims counterpart, Jean-Pierre Caillot, to discuss the deal. Paris Saint-Germain, no intentioned to pay more than €40m for Gianluca Scamacca. West Ham among clubs exploring this possibility in transfer domino that could include Armando Broja.

PSG, also focused on Hugo Ekitike deal as reported yesterday Hugo Ekitike, always been in the list for Paris Saint-Germain as director Luís Campos considers him a top talent. One thing clear internally at PSG: if Ekitike joins, he won’t be sent on loan.

Newcastle deal, off since June.
PSG have no full agreement yet for Scamacca. Hugo Ekitike, always been in the list for Paris Saint-Germain as director Luís Campos considers him a top talent. One thing clear internally at PSG: if Ekitike joins, he won’t be sent on loan. Newcastle deal, off since June.PSG have no full agreement yet for Scamacca. Paris Saint-Germain, no intentioned to pay more than €40m for Gianluca Scamacca. West Ham among clubs exploring this possibility in transfer domino that could include Armando Broja. PSG, also focused on Hugo Ekitike deal as reported yesterday Ekitike, who has been with his hometown club since 2013, made his senior debut for Reims in October 2020. He was loaned out to Danish outfit Vejle BK during the second half of the 2020-21 campaign, where he registered five goal contributions in 11 appearances. After returning to Reims, he helped the club finish 12th in the 2021-22 Ligue 1 season. He was the highest scoring player below the age of 20 last season across Europe's top five leagues

Paddy Kenny lauds Newcastle United for ending talks for PSG-linked Hugo Ektike

Former Leeds United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has lavished praise on Newcastle United for reportedly ending talks with Reims over a move for Hugo Ekitike. Speaking to , he said: "I think fair play to Newcastle. Because even though they have this ridiculous amount of money, if they are going to stand their ground with people like that then fair play to them. I'm glad they aren't paying whatever they are asking for and trying to get the best deal for them." He added:"It's disappointing for the player as well though because you are holding them back. That can then cause a problem because you can fall out with your agent over greed which is ridiculous." Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
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