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Transfer triangle! Liverpool ready to hijack Newcastle's move for Hugo Ekitike after Alexander Isak approach as initial talks opened with Eintracht Frankfurt

Liverpool have entered the fray to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially disrupting Newcastle United's long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old striker having made their interest known in the Magpies' Alexander Isak. The Merseyside giants have initiated contact with the Bundesliga club, seeking to open negotiations.

Explained: How Liverpool can afford record deal for Alexander Isak without breaching PSR rules even after spending over £100m on Florian Wirtz

Liverpool are accelerating their efforts to sign Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, in what could become one of the marquee deals of the 2025 summer transfer window. The Anfield outfit have formally expressed their interest in acquiring the Swedish forward, with reports confirming that a deal in the region of £120 million ($161m) has been discussed with the Magpies.