Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker - who has made a huge act to force through a move to Anfield.

Newcastle United have turned to Brentford star Yoane Wissa having ended their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike. The Magpies made an opening offer of £70million for Ekitike this week, one rejected by the Bundesliga side who are demanding his release clause of £86m be met in full.

Newcastle fans were in unison in their reaction after an update in their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike with Liverpool adding competition.

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.

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

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?

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

Newcastle want Ekitike. Liverpool want Isak. Is there a world in which selling one and bringing in the other makes sense for Eddie Howe?