Newcastle look to have missed out on one of their deadline day targets, with Reims striker Hugo Ekitike turning down a move.
This comes despite the club seeing an offer in the region of £33million, including add-ons, accepted by the Ligue 1 club earlier today.
It is understood that there was a late push from family and others involved in the deal, but the 19-year-old has not changed his mind.
Newcastle are in talks with Reims to sign their highly rated teenage striker Hugo Ekitike
Before his stance became clear, it appeared that the Magpies were facing a race against time to snap up the talent before the window slammed shut.