It was suggested that Liverpool may shift focus to Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, who is valued at around £87m and also a target for Newcastle.

It is recognised that while sensitivities are understandably very high around Anfield following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, there is a need to add to the front line, with several players linked...

Should Newcastle succeed with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike they would land one of Europe's brightest young talents. Only three players aged 23 or under were directly involved in more goals than Ekitike in the top five European leagues last season.

Newcastle are working on a potential club-record deal to bring in France striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.