Roma has joined the race for Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike as the Italian club wants to add the player to their squad. Newcastle hustled right till deadline day in the January window to land Ekitike but the deal could not come through.
The Premier League side is still interested in the Reims striker and would make a move once more in the summer transfer window. The player may be out with a hamstring injury but has showcased his skills with nine goals in 21 league matches for the French team as well as three assists. Roma is now the new entrant in the race for Ekitike’s signature and Newcastle needs to keep their eye open as Ekitike may want to join the side and work under Mourinho