Newcastle United could reign his interest in Eintracht Frankfurt, Hugo Ekitike, if Alexander Isak leaves this summer.
Outlet FootBalltransfers has reportedD The young striker has returned to the Magpies agenda.
Newcastle approached Ekitike to sign during his time at Stade Reims, but the agreement fell and chose to join Paris Saint-Germain. Now, with Isak, who attracts a serious interest in the best clubs, Newcastle can end his transfer for the 22 -year -old.
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Isak has been closely related to the arsenal as Mikel Arteta wants to bring a new center, While Barcelona, ​​Chelsea and Liverpool also hold the tabs In the Sweden International. If Newcastle is forced to sell, Ekitike is considered to be ideal replacement.
Since moving to permanent Frankfurt for 16.5 million euros last summer, Ekitike has impressed, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Eddie Howe claims that Newcastle will keep Alexander Isak on all Costa
Despite increasing speculation, Newcastle is determined to keep Isak at least one more season. Speaking ahead of the match against Manchester City, Eddie Howe made it clear to what extent his star striker values.
“I love to work with Alex and would not change it for anyone,” said Newcastle’s head. “We have tried to help him modeling our style of play to adapt to his game. I really respect Erling (Haaland) and what he has done in his career is incredible, but we really love Alex.
“I don’t think you can compare Alex to anyone,” added Howe. “Alex is very, very different from any other forward I have seen or worked.
“It does things that are not like your traditional center. It is almost a combined end in the mentality of a striker because its foot capacity and its haggling ability is so good.
“This is almost similar to the wing and put it in the middle of the pitch and, with its pace and its technical capacity and an exceptional finish, has linked the whole package in oneself. It is very unique and would encourage it to Be that like that. “
