L’Équipe report this afternoon that Reims forward Hugo Ekitike has turned down a move to Newcastle United, preferring to see out the rest of the season with his formative club.
The 19-year-old, who has eight goals so far this campaign, was the subject of an offer worth €35m including bonuses from the Magpies.
Nevertheless, the young striker has elected to remain in his home town in order to complete his first full season as a professional instead of making the move to England right away.