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.

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 United having made contact with the striker’s representatives to make known to Hugo Ekitike that they want to sign him. Whilst NUFC also entering talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to try and agree a transfer fee.