Florian Plettenberg reports that Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké has lodged a transfer request. Ekitiké’s Bundesliga club have been informed that the French striker wishes to move to

Newcastle have reportedly turned to Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa instead as they look for a replacement for Callum Wilson, who left St James’ Park when his contract expired.

Hugo Ekitike has become one of Europe’s most remarkable young forwards after an impressive 18-month stint at Eintracht Frankfurt.