Liverpool are set to scupper Newcastle's summer transfer plans by making an approach for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old, who scored 22 times for the Bundesliga club last season, is expected to leave Germany this summer.
The North East club had appeared the front runners for his signature. They have reportedly made an offer in the region of £65million for the French forward, and have sent a delegation to Frankfurt to try and get the deal over the line. Their approach followed speculation over the future of key striker Alexander Isak.
Former PSG man Ekitike has been perceived has a potential replacement for Isak. Liverpool have made an enquiry about the possibility of signing the Swedish striker, 25, in a £120m deal.
That prompted Newcastle chiefs to accused The Reds are trying to unsettle the forward. However, Newcastle could now be left exasperated by the Anfield club again after their removed move for Ekitike.
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