Newcastle Pursues Club-Record Ekitike Amid Isak Retention Struggle

Liverpool are actively pursuing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as potential summer signings to strengthen their attack. While Liverpool admires Isak, Newcastle remains firm on not selling him and aims to offer a new contract, with fans demanding a very high fee and resisting the idea of strengthening a rival. Meanwhile, Newcastle has made a club-record bid for Ekitike, which Eintracht Frankfurt has rejected, valuing the player higher and making the deal uncertain given Newcastle’s budget constraints. Ekitike is reportedly interested in a Premier League move and has shown preference for Newcastle, but Liverpool also remains a strong contender in this transfer race. Newcastle fans and pundits express mixed opinions on signing Ekitike, debating whether he would complement or replace Isak, with many hopeful for a strong attacking lineup if both players join. The ongoing negotiations highlight a competitive and complex transfer window for both clubs as they seek to build powerful squads for the upcoming Premier League season.