Newcastle United have been told that transfer target Hugo Ekitike could become one of best strikers in Europe. However, transfer chiefs at St James' Park have been warned that tough negotiators Eintracht Frankfurt may not be willing to budge on their record-breaking demands over his transfer fee.

The 6ft 3in forward is one of the quickest players in the Bundesliga, surprisingly effective in the air and could work in tandem with Isak

Newcastle are on the verge of finalising an €80 million ($93.3m) deal for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, sources have told ESPN.