Attempt to intimidate Newcastle? Liverpool fights for H. Ekitike's signature

2025-07-16 20:58 © IMAGO/HMB-Media

An interesting relationship has arisen between the "Newcastle” and "Liverpool” clubs.

On Tuesday, it was reported that the "Reds” are interested in acquiring "Newcastle” forward star Alexander Isak.

On Wednesday, David Ornstein stated that "Liverpool” also reached out to Frankfurt's "Eintracht” club. Another tall forward, Hugo Ekitike, has also caught their attention, who is also of interest to the "Magpies.”

It is likely that before the transfer window closes, "Liverpool” will acquire either this Frenchman or the Newcastle captain.

H. Ekitike is expected to cost more than 80 million euros, while Isak's price could also reach a nine-figure sum. However, the "Newcastle” team does not want to sell their leader.

🚨 Liverpool contact Eintracht Frankfurt over possible move for Hugo Ekitike. #LFC working on 23yo #SGE forward, having also approached Newcastle for Alexander Isak. #NUFC want to keep 25yo + Ekitike interest ongoing. W/ @SebSB @ChrisDHWaugh @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/UBUqsV1dCj

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 16, 2025