Newcastle and Liverpool Clash over Ekitike as Isak Saga IntensifiesTensions rise over transfer targetsNewcastle United and Liverpool are engaged in a transfer standoff with Hugo Ekitike and Alexander

Newcastle have thrown in the towel on their striker masterplan after Liverpool struck an agreement on personal terms and submitted an official bid

Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak has reportedly made his feelings clear as the Magpies look to stave off interest from Liverpool for the Sweden international.

Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are close to finally getting their striker and are expected to beat Newcastle United to the signing of Ekitike. “Understand Newcastle have now already left talks for Hugo Ekitike, deal considered off at this stage.”

LIVERPOOL have reportedly made shock overtures to sign Alexander Isak in a club-record deal. Kop chief Arne Slot is eager to continue bolstering the Premier League champions’ attacking

Newcastle United and Manchester United are battling for a top striker once targeted by Liverpool and Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak this summer, following Anthony Elanga’s £55 million move to Newcastle United. The Sweden international’s departure has left a void in Forest’s attacking options, and according to The Express, Doak is among the names under consideration as a potential replacement.

In a recent report, journalist Wayne Veysey revealed that Liverpool remain keen on recruiting Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. It is understood that the Reds are still showing interest in