The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano both report that Newcastle have now cooled their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké. Earlier this week, Newcastle had a bid rejected for Ekitiké by

Can they afford him? What would the deal mean for Isak? Our reporters dissect the news Newcastle are in talks to sign the French forward

Newcastle could turn to the Liverpool star after losing out to the Reds in the race for Hugo Ekitike, with his switch to Anfield all but done, while another exciting forward is on the Magpies' list

The Reds are recruiting from a position of strength having secured the Premier League title last season but know they must spend big to acquire their long-term No.9. They have whittled their search down to two players: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.

As of Friday morning, a deal for Hugo Ekitike was dead, with the Frenchman seemingly Liverpool-bound. Isak, as such, is likely to stay - as he always was. Newcastle United's cooled Hugo Ekitike interest makes one thing absolutely clear Hugo Ekitike personal terms agreed as he sends teammate message But where does that leave Newcastle in their search for a striker who can compete with the Swede?

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez could head to Saudi Arabia once the Reds finalise the signing of Hugo Ekitike, with a 'gargantuan' salary on offer.

The 6ft 3in forward is one of the quickest players in the Bundesliga, surprisingly effective in the air and could work in tandem with Isak

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