Liverpool have been in the market for a new No.9 all summer with Darwin Nunez still expected to depart the Reds, and suddenly all eyes are on movements on Tyneside

Newcastle have made their stance clear on Alexander Isak clear - despite launching a club record bid for Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike, 23, was on fire in the Bundesliga, netting 22 goals and providing 12 assists in 48 matches for Frankfurt,