Newcastle United are pushing ahead with their attempt to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in the hope of pairing him with Alexander Isak next season.

The summer transfer window is in full flow as Premier League clubs continue to scour the market for upgrades ahead of the new season. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the sides actively working on new signings in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest summers in English football history.

All the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours, including updates on Darwin Nunez, Marc Guehi and Alexander Isak

LIVERPOOL have declared war on Newcastle by opening talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to snatch Hugo Ekitike from Toon’s clutches. The Reds are ready to scupper the Magpies’ swoop for the French

Liverpool have already spent nearly £200million on new signings this summer but the potential arrivals of Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi could nearly double that amount

The Swedish striker has three years left on his contract at Newcastle, with Liverpool assessing the situation and a potential bid this summer

The Premier League champions have 'made an approach' for the Newcastle United forward and could boast a huge advantage

Liverpool are ready to break the bank to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, with the Swedish striker already a firm admirer of Arne Slot and his team

Isak joining Liverpool would be a bitter pill to swallow for the Gunners, who will hope that Newcastle stand firm