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Newcastle United transfer news: Magpies' Hugo Ekitike pursuit looks over

Newcastle United's move for 19-year-old Reims striker Hugo Ekitike looks like it is over.

The Magpies looked to be closing in on a deal for the France Under-20 international but the player has had second thoughts.

Ekitike was Newcastle's preferred target after it became clear Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah was not for sale.

He would have added to Newcastle's attacking options after signing Chris Wood from Burnley for £25m.

Newcastle, 18th in the Premier League table and one point from safety, are interested in defenders Dan Burn and Matt Targett.

They have agreed a fee of £13m for Brighton central defender Burn, 29, although League One club Wigan - his former club - are due around 20% of the profit made from their £4m sale of the player in 2018.