Liverpool have made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible move for Hugo Ekitike, who is also being targeted by Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on July 14 that Newcastle tried to secure Ekitike via an offer worth around €75million (£64.9m; $86.9m), which was turned down by Frankfurt.

According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United are willing to compete with Premier League champions Liverpool to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from German side Eintracht Frankfurt for a club record transfer fee.

Newcastle United are advancing talks for Hugo Ekitike while Liverpool preparing a move for Alexander Isak in a developing transfer saga.