Newcastle remain in the hunt for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.

The Telegraph says the club will return with a fresh bid for French forward Ekitike.

Newcastle had agreed a £12million deal for the Reims star on deadline day in January but the deal fell through as the player opted not to make the switch to the Premier League.

Newcastle considering a move for a striker comes despite the Toon splashing out £25million on Chris Wood in the January transfer window.

Wood has played a key role in Newcastle's recent revival but has scored only twice since signing for the Magpies.