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

Speaking on the That’s Football Podcast, Mark Goldbridge dissected the growing tension between Liverpool and Newcastle over Hugo Ekitike. As transfer speculation intensifies, both clubs appear locked in a power struggle that could shape the remainder of their windows.

Liverpool have reached out to Eintracht Frankfurt regarding a possible transfer for French forward Hugo Ekitike, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old is one of Europe’s in-demand forwards

Following claims from Sky Sports in Germany that Liverpool would be ready to outbid Newcastle for Ekitike, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a major update on the situation. Playing down claims Newcastle are in advanced talks over the signing of Ekitike, Romano has reported that the deal is considered ‘off’ at the moment.

Newcastle have pulled out of a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt as Liverpool ‘advance’ to completion, according to reports. Liverpool have been linked with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak for most of last season as they eye up an improvement in attack with Darwin Nunez falling out of favour under Arne Slot.

Liverpool are reportedly advancing in talks with both Hugo Ekitike personally and his club, Eintracht Frankfurt. The Merseysiders are apparently not content to sit and wait for Newcastle to make a decision over the future of Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United are set to make a quick decision on whether to table a fresh offer for Hugo Ekitike due to facing competition for a deal