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Newcastle make Hugo Ekitike offer! Magpies launch blockbuster bid for in-demand striker and are 'pushing hard' to beat Premier League rivals to Eintracht Frankfurt ace

Newcastle United have officially submitted a blockbuster bid to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, launching a major move to secure the in-demand striker ahead of Premier League rivals. The Magpies are pushing hard to finalise a deal believed to be worth over €75 million (£65m), as they seek a long-term replacement for Callum Wilson and support for Alexander Isak.

'No one disrespected us' – Lamine Yamal defended over 18th birthday party as entertainers hired by Barcelona wonderkid respond to allegations

Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party has come under scrutiny after reports revealed that entertainers with dwarfism were hired, sparking a backlash from advocacy group Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Bone Dysplasias (ADEE). However, one of the performers has defended the event, insisting no one was disrespected, and calling the controversy unfair and damaging to their profession.