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

Liverpool fans could therefore find themselves rooting for Newcastle to sign Ekitike in order for the Isak doors to open, but at the same time, the Eintracht Frankfurt man is still thought to be of interest to the Reds too - likely as their number one alternative to Isak.

Newcastle United are now ‘open’ to selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool this summer after ‘advancing’ in their efforts to sign Hugo Ekitike, according to reports. Liverpool have been linked with Isak for most of last season as they eye up an improvement in attack with Darwin Nunez falling out of favour under Arne Slot.