Liverpool are rivalling Newcastle for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike; Newcastle had a club-record £70m bid rejected earlier this week, with Liverpool also showing an interest in Magpies star

Following The Athletic’s report that Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Ekitike, journalist Ben Jacobs has provided further context on the club’s stance. He claims that while Isak remains the priority, Liverpool are ready to move quickly for Ekitike should they conclude that a deal for Isak is not viable this summer.

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Newcastle target and Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké. That's according to The Athletic, who report on Wednesday that the Reds have contacted Frankfurt about the possibility of signing Ekitiké,