Are Newcastle United closing in on another transfer breakthrough? Anthony Elanga is in the bag - and Hugo Ekitike could be next.
Toon chiefs are locked in negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt over a potential club-record deal for the Frenchman. Newcastle have been burned twice before with Ekitike but there is growing confidence a deal can be reached.
Sky Sports Germany claim progress has been made on a potential club-record deal. The Magpies are understood to have held talks in Austria and Germany with Frankfurt representatives.
Should Ekitike sign, younger fans may wish to get his name and number on the back of their Newcastle shirts next season. Here is a list of every digit available - surely he cannot take the iconic No.9?
1. No.1
Martin Dubravka currently wears the No.1 jersey but could be on the move this summer. Does this clear the path for James Trafford's arrival? | Getty Images
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2. No. 3
Paul Dummett was the last Toon player to wear No.3. Lewis Hall might have something to say about that next season... | Getty Images
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3. No.9
Newcastle's most iconic shirt number could be up for grabs now Callum Wilson's contract is up. | Getty Images
4. No.12
Jamal Lewis will leave on June 30 and, in the process, vacate the No.12 shirt. | Getty Images