Reporter: Newcastle increases its pursuit of Ekitic, but Frankfurt wants to keep players

According to reporter Keven Bader, Newcastle has stepped up its pursuit of Ekitic.

Keven Bader wrote on social media: "Now, Newcastle has stepped up its pursuit of Ekitic. According to Sky Sports, they have made an initial offer of 70 million euros. Frankfurt has clearly priced: 100 million euros."

"Frankfurt has signed replacement Berkhart, but they want to keep Ekitic because the team will participate in the Champions League."