Liverpool Beat Newcastle to Hugo Ekitike as Transfer Saga AcceleratesAs the summer window intensifies, Liverpool have made a decisive move in the race for Hugo Ekitike, beating Newcastle United to

BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan has been talking about the situation regarding Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United and Liverpool.

The Newcastle United transfer agenda has had more twists and turns than Alton Towers this last week, and yet here we are with nothing much changed. Hugo Ekitike looks destined for Liverpool, while talks over extending Alexander Isak's contract continue.

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

Newcastle had wanted to partner Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, but have ended their interest in the Frenchman who now looks set to join Liverpool

Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez after losing out to the Reds in the race for Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool have made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible move for Hugo Ekitike, who is also being targeted by Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on July 14 that Newcastle tried to secure Ekitike via an offer worth around €75million (£64.9m; $86.9m), which was turned down by Frankfurt.

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.

Newcastle tried and failed to sign Hugo Ekitike in 2022 and have seen a new club-record £70m bid turned down this week; the Magpies want Ekitike to play alongside Alexander Isak; Newcastle have held t