With Liverpool wrapping up a deal for Ekitiké worth a reported €95 million (£82.3 million, $110.5 million), the Reds appear to be out of the race for Isak this summer, while Newcastle’s mammoth price tag of at least £120 million ($161 million) drastically limits the number of teams capable of funding such a deal.

Liverpool are still trying to sign Alexander Isak, despite the imminent capture of Hugo Ekitike and amid an admission from Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.

Gonzalo Gaitan has provided an update on his client Alexander Isak's future. The Newcastle United striker has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer as Arne Slot looks to bolster his attacking options.