Liverpool have shown their hand in the transfer market this week but Newcastle United have stood their ground.

Liverpool are closing in on a move for Hugo Ekitike and that could spark a number of transfers in the attacking unit this summer

The Reds are recruiting from a position of strength having secured the Premier League title last season but know they must spend big to acquire their long-term No.9. They have whittled their search down to two players: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.