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.

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

Liverpool have reached out to Eintracht Frankfurt regarding a possible transfer for French forward Hugo Ekitike, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old is one of Europe’s in-demand forwards

Confidence is growing Newcastle can wrap up the signing of Hugo Ekitike after club officials were dispatched to Frankfurt to finalise the transfer.