Yet more developments have emerged surrounding Newcastle United and Liverpool and the futures of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

Newcastle United want both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak at the club next season but Liverpool are making their own moves

Liverpool have made 'contact' with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal to sign striker Hugo Ekitike after the Reds approached Newcastle over a £120million swoop for Alexander Isak

Liverpool have been told Alexander Isak is not for sale, so are moving to Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike; the Magpies have seen a new club-record £70m bid turned down for Ekitike; Newcastle have held t

Newcastle want Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool want Alexander Isak. Is there a world in which selling Isak and bringing in Ekitike makes sense?

Newcastle's interest in Hugo Ekitike goes back to January 2022, the first transfer window with their Saudi Arabian owners. Back then they were unable to make a deal work and in the summer they ultimately chose Alexander Isak instead.

According to talkSPORT, “Newcastle fear another Chelsea hijack in their pursuit of Ekitike.” The Blues have already notably pipped the Magpies to signing Joao Pedro this summer. Chelsea added Pedro and Liam Delap to their ranks, which could force Nicolas Jackson out the door.