Daniel Wales reports as Newcastle attempt to keep ahold of Alexander Isak from Liverpool, whilst also battling the Reds for Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike.

The Reds are known to be in the market for a striker this summer as they look to upgrade on the misfiring Darwin Nunez, who scored just five goals in 30 Premier League appearances last season as Arne Slot’s side cruised to the Premier League title.

Latest Newcastle United transfer news as their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike hots up despite Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak

Newcastle United will not be forced into selling Alexander Isak this summer and are just a couple of moves away from completing a transfer masterstroke.

On Tuesday morning, we covered claims from Germany that Newcastle United are serious about Hugo Ekitiké, who is valued at €100m Eintracht Frankfurt. It was suggested the Magpies are unlikely to match their request.

Newcastle United want both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak at the club next season but Liverpool are making their own moves

Manager Eddie Howe and the recruitment team have already secured the signing of Swedish winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest in a £55 million [$73m] deal and brought in teenage Spanish forward Antonito Cordero on a free transfer from Malaga.