Mosquera, Gyokeres to Arsenal, Newcastle to break record for Ekitike — Premier League transfer news, rumors

Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Arsenal are making significant transfer moves to strengthen their squads for competing on multiple fronts this season, with transfer activity heating up.

Newcastle United are preparing for their UEFA Champions League return by launching a club-record bid to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. Fabrizio Romano reports their offer exceeds the $94 million bid rejected by Frankfurt from another suitor earlier this summer.

Ekitike, 23, previously linked with Newcastle before joining PSG in 2023, had a breakthrough season in Germany. He scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists for Eintracht Frankfurt last season, with 23 of those goal contributions coming in 2,582 Bundesliga minutes.

Described as a center forward with some wing ability, similar to Alexander Isak, Ekitike would provide competition and crucial depth for Newcastle's heavier schedule next season. His arrival, alongside Anthony Elanga and existing attackers like Isak, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy, and William Osula, aims to allow Newcastle to challenge in the Champions League without compromising their Premier League ambitions.

Meanwhile, Arsenal has been linked with signing a big, young center-back as the transfer rumor mill intensifies.