Newcastle United’s bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike was unsuccessful, forcing them to explore alternatives.According to Bild, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is one of the names on

The Newcastle United transfer agenda has had more twists and turns than Alton Towers this last week, and yet here we are with nothing much changed. Hugo Ekitike looks destined for Liverpool, while talks over extending Alexander Isak's contract continue.

BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan has been talking about the situation regarding Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United and Liverpool.

Should Newcastle succeed with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike they would land one of Europe's brightest young talents. Only three players aged 23 or under were directly involved in more goals than Ekitike in the top five European leagues last season.

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Newcastle have been in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Ekitike for a few days now, and they are really keen to land him. Liverpool, who made an approach for Alexander Isak, have also contacted the German club to be informed of the Ekitike situation.

Ahead of its return to the Champions League, Newcastle United is targeting a move to sign a partner for Alexander Isak up front in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.