Newcastle has taken a step to sign an Eintracht Frankfurt Striker Hugo Acity.
The 23 -year -old scored 15 goals and assisted eight in the last season, as his side finished third in Bundesleiga.
Sources said that Newcastle is now searching for a possible deal to sign the French, which will cost more than £ 70m.
Despite the interest in Ekitike, the BBC Sport has been told that Newcastle is not interested in selling the top scorer Alexander of the previous season, which is associated with clubs across Europe including Liverpool.
The 25 -year -old Sweden Striker Its, in 2022, joined Real Sosidad for £ 63m, currently a club’s record purchase.
After the initial debt mantra from Paris St.-Germen, the actike only joined Frankfurt in the last summer and is subject to contract for one and four years.
