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.

Newcastle's interest in Hugo Ekitike goes back to January 2022, the first transfer window with their Saudi Arabian owners. Back then they were unable to make a deal work and in the summer they ultimately chose Alexander Isak instead.

According to talkSPORT, “Newcastle fear another Chelsea hijack in their pursuit of Ekitike.” The Blues have already notably pipped the Magpies to signing Joao Pedro this summer. Chelsea added Pedro and Liam Delap to their ranks, which could force Nicolas Jackson out the door.