Newcastle United's summer spending spree is reportedly kicking off with the £25million signing of striker Hugo Ekitike.Toon chiefs are expected to spend big in the transfer window with the largest chequebook in football available to them.
And their first order of business is nearing completion with Ligue 1 side Reims accepting an offer of €30million (£25.6m) plus €5m in add-ons for Ekitike.That's according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who reports for The Guardian that the deal is now hinging on the 20-year-old's approval.
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