Below is the latest on both Liverpool and Newcastle being in the hunt for the same forwards and it appears they have finally decided to focus their attention on different players.

All the latest transfer news as Liverpool in advanced talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal in excess of £70m.

Newcastle United are on the hunt for a new centre-forward after seeing a bid for Hugo Ekitike rejected earlier this week.The Magpies look set to lose their transfer battle with Liverpool for the

Newcastle United have turned to Brentford star Yoane Wissa having ended their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike. The Magpies made an opening offer of £70million for Ekitike this week, one rejected by the Bundesliga side who are demanding his release clause of £86m be met in full.

Liverpool are working on securing a fee below Ekitike’s reported £86.5m release clause, though the final figure could depend on further negotiations. The move will push the Reds’ summer spending beyond £250m, following the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.

Hugo Ekitike has reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool after the collapse of transfer talks with Newcastle United. The Liverpool Echo has reported that the striker has agreed on the conditions for a move to Anfield, although the club are yet to agree a fee with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Newcastle's interest in Hugo Ekitike goes back to January 2022, the first transfer window with their Saudi Arabian owners. Back then they were unable to make a deal work and in the summer they ultimately chose Alexander Isak instead.