The 6ft 3in forward is one of the quickest players in the Bundesliga, surprisingly effective in the air and could work in tandem with Isak

Newcastle United have reportedly seen a club-record offer for in-demand striker Hugo Ekitike rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt. The Magpies are on the lookout for a new centre-forward this summer following the departure of Callum Wilson upon the expiration of his contract last month.

Liverpool are preparing a record opening bid for Newcastle United forward, Alexander Isak that could have cascading consequences for Eintracht Frankfurt and Hugo Ekitike, according to Florian Plettenberg.

Newcastle want Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool want Alexander Isak. Is there a world in which selling Isak and bringing in Ekitike makes sense?

Newcastle submitted an initial £69.5million bid for Ekitike which represents a club-record fee. The Magpies’ current record transfer is the £63million paid to Real Sociedad for Alexander Isak in 2022 but it appears they are willing to break it to land Ekitike.

Newcastle United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Hugo Ekitiké, who could leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. PSG, his former club, stand to benefit from any transfer thanks to a 20 percent sell-on clause.