Eintracht Frankfurt reject Newcastle’s €80m offer for Hugo Ekitike | OneFootball

As reported by Sky Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt have rejected from Newcastle worth €80m for Hugo Ekitike.

The Premier League side has previously made contact with the player to see if he was open to the move. Following discussions, Newcastle submitted their bid, which was quickly declined by Frankfurt.

There are two main reasons for the club declining the offer. Firstly, they have an issue with the payment options that Newcastle has submitted. Secondly, Frankfurt have signalled that they want more than €80m and implied that other clubs are willing to spend more for Ekitike.

Could Hugo Ekitiké remain at Eintracht Frankfurt?

As is well known, the Hessen club prove tough negotiators. They brought in €95m from Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani after signing the Frenchman on a free transfer 12 months earlier, while they stood firm on their €75m asking price for Omar Marmoush, who is since excelling at Manchester City. As such, Eintracht Frankfurt find themselves in a healthy financial position and aren’t forced to sell. If Ekitiké does leave the Deutsche Bank Park this summer, SGE are well within their right to hold out for €90m-€100m for their prized asset.

GGFN | Jamie Allen