Newcastle United are becoming frustrated in their pursuit of Stade Reims striker Hugo Ekitike but director Dan Ashworth remains confident a deal can be reached.
That’s according to a recent report from 90min, who claim the Magpies are still trying to get a deal for the 19-year-old Frenchman ironed out.
Speaking earlier in the year about how the club will approach this summer, Howe, who spoke to Soccer AM, as quoted by the Chronicle, said: “We have to evolve and change, but I think in a very controlled way.
“January was really important for us. We signed some brilliant players and brilliant people, and they made a difference to the changing room. The summer will be no different.”
