Alexander Isak is on Liverpool's radar with Newcastle determined not to lose their leading light, who has been left frustrated after talks over a new deal were previously shelved

Liverpool are said to have reacted to Newcastle shutting the door on Isak talks by launching a bid for Ekitike, and Fabrizio Romano reports on Thursday morning that they are now ahead of the Magpies in the race to sign the French forward. The Reds expect to sign Ekitike if all hopes of an Isak deal end.

News of Newcastle United’s daring swoop for Eintracht Frankfurt young gun Hugo Ekitike this week certainly prompted some interesting reactions from sections of the St James’ Park faithful. A deal for the Frenchman looked to be dead in the water as of Thursday morning despite early confidence the Magpies could pull off what would have been a club-record deal for a striker Eddie Howe has admired for quite some time.

ChangerLiverpool’s summer transfer window continues to make headlines, and the latest revelation is truly eye-catching. According to a

Newcastle want Ekitike. Liverpool want Isak. Is there a world in which selling one and bringing in the other makes sense for Eddie Howe?

NEWCASTLE’S pursuit of Hugo Ekitike is over after they left talks for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, according to reports. The Magpies saw an opening bid of a club-record £69.5m knocked

Newcastle United are pushing ahead with their attempt to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in the hope of pairing him with Alexander Isak next season.

Liverpool are willing to go all out to sign Alexander Isak, with a juicy offer being prepared for Newcastle, and the striker's stance on a move emerging

Liverpool are reported to have lodged a bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké after Newcastle United ended their pursuit of the Frenchman.

Liverpool have made an approach to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. The Merseyside club say no formal offer has been submitted as they are well aware Newcastle’s stance has always been that Isak is not for sale. However, they have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of £120million.