Newcastle United headlines as Magpies target Hugo Ekitike draws Kylian Mbappe comparisons

Here are the latest Newcastle United evening headlines on Sunday, June 5.

Newcastle United look set to bolster their forward line this summer with the proposed addition of promising French striker Hugo Ekitike from Ligue 1 side Reims.

The 19-year-old was linked with a move to Tyneside in January, with a deal said to be agreed upon for his signature. However, Ekitike decided instead to remain with Reims. He went on to score 10 goals in this season, an impressive feat for a teenager in a 12th placed Ligue 1 side.

And the forward has recently drawn comparisons to French superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Football analyst Statsman Dave, who has worked for Sky Sports and the BBC tweeted: "Only Kylian Mbappe [1.25] registered more non-penalty direct goal involvements than Hugo Ekitike [0.85] in the 21/22 Ligue 1 season. Newcastle are signing a big talent.”

While he absolutely isn't the finished product yet, and he has still yet to officially sign for Newcastle, Eddie Howe and co could be getting an gem of a prospect in Ekitike this summer.

The Tyneside Irish Centre is set to play host to a 'Geordie Night' fundraiser set up by the Magpie Group in aid of Newcastle West End Food Bank.

The evening promises to be a celebration of local history, music, football and entertainment, with all proceeds generated going to help out the food bank, who do a stellar job in supporting Tyneside's most vulerable.

'Geordie Night' will take place "on the ninth of June", a reference to the Blaydon Races.

Tickets for “Geordie Night” at the Tyneside Irish Centre on Saturday, June 9 are priced at £12.50 and can be bought at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/geordienight/701546

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