Newcastle interested in out-of-favour PSG forward Hugo Ekitiké | OneFootball

Newcastle United are interested in out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain forward Hugo Ekitiké (21), according to a report from L’Équipe.

Ekitiké has not featured for PSG since a cameo appearance against FC Lorient on the opening day of the Ligue 1 season. PSG attempted to use Ekitiké as a bargaining chip in the deal to bring Randal Kolo Muani to the Parc des Princes. However, the France youth international refused to make the move in the opposite direction to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Lyon also interested in Ekitiké

Whilst Kolo Muani did ultimately join in the final moments of the summer window, PSG were furious with Ekitiké, whose decision almost made the deal collapse. Since his refusal to move to the Bundesliga, the Frenchman has been dropped, and he is no longer in the first-team picture.

A move away from Les Parisiens seems like the only feasible option for Ekitiké to get his career back on track. According to L’Équipe, Newcastle United are interested in the France youth international, as are Olympique Lyonnais. However, given the former’s interest, the latter may find it difficult to pull off a move.

Lyon are looking to make room for the arrival of an attacker by selling some of their offensive players. Sinaly Diomandé is free to leave the club, as are Tino Kadewere and Mama Baldé.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle