Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike will leave Reims this summer.

That is according to Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot, who did not sell Ekitike in the winter.

The Magpies had put in a significant offer for the striker in January, but were unable to strike a deal.

Caillot said, per Chronicle Live: "The amount should be more than €20million. Afterwards, you have to know how to be reasonable."

He added: "He has the qualities to one day join this type of club, but I think it's still too early."

Regarding possible Newcastle interest, he said: "It 's typically the kind of environment where he could continue to grow and move on."