The summer transfer window has already delivered plenty of headline-grabbing stories and the next few weeks promise even more Premier League drama.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on deal for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres alongside long-standing interest in Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Brighton’s Evan Ferguson is on his way to AS Roma, while Alejandro Garnacho turned down Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, as he prefers to stay in Europe.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are also stepping up their recruitment drive after a slow start to thee summer.
The Magpies signed teenage winger Antonio Cordero from Malaga, and recently closed a £55m [$74m] deal with Nottingham Forest for Anthony Elanga.
However, fans at St. James’ Park remain hungry for a marquee addition before the season kicks off.
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Newcastle and Manchester United interested in Hugo Ekitike
According to reports from the Daily Telegraph, Newcastle would likely need £86m [$115m] to meet Hugo Ekitike’s release clause at Eintracht Frankfurt with Manchester United are also monitoring the 23-year-old Frenchman.
Both clubs face competition from Liverpool, although journalist Abdellah Boulma is claiming the Reds have since cooled their interest in the star.
Liverpool initially viewed Ekitike as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez, who is still expected to leave, but they may not be able to afford him at this stage.
Chelsea also previously explored the option of bidding for Ekitike, who scored 22 goals across all competitions last season, including 15 in the Bundesliga.
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