Newcastle want Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool want Alexander Isak. Is there a world in which selling Isak and bringing in Ekitike makes sense?

Newcastle United have opened talks with German club Eintracht Frankfurt over highly rated striker Hugo Ekitike, as the club look to add major firepower after their acquisition of Anthony Elanga - but some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are concerned that this transfer would open the door for Alexander Isak's many suitors.

Newcastle United have reportedly seen a club-record offer for in-demand striker Hugo Ekitike rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt. The Magpies are on the lookout for a new centre-forward this summer following the departure of Callum Wilson upon the expiration of his contract last month.

The 6ft 3in forward is one of the quickest players in the Bundesliga, surprisingly effective in the air and could work in tandem with Isak

Newcastle United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Hugo Ekitiké, who could leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. PSG, his former club, stand to benefit from any transfer thanks to a 20 percent sell-on clause.

Newcastle United have once again been linked with a move for Hugo Ekitike this summer amid reported interest from Liverpool.

Hugo Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt’s star striker, is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war, with a €100 million ($117m) price tag. The 23-year-old is drawing interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United.