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Daily Mirror
37 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool open talks to sign Hugo Ekitike after Alexander Isak transfer response
Liverpool are still hopeful of making a new attacking signing despite already spending more than £170m and want Alexander Isak from Newcastle, but the Magpies are reluctant to lose their star man Liverpool have approached Eintracht Frankfurt over signing Hugo Ekitike as an alternative if they can't land Newcastle forward Alexander Isak. The Reds have already had a busy transfer window so far after bringing in full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, plus highly-rated playmaker Florian Wirtz for £116.5million. But Arne Slot's side aren't finished there and want a new striker to be brought in to play with the likes of Mohamed Salah, challenging Luis Diaz for a place up front. Isak appears to be Liverpool's No.1 target this summer but a deal looks difficult to get done, with Newcastle set to demand more than £125m for their star man - so they are now said to be looking at Ekitike as a back-up option. According to the Athletic, Liverpool have made contact with Frankfurt, but it won't be simple for the Reds to get the Frenchman either. Interestingly enough, Newcastle are also chasing Ekitike and have already had a £70m bid for the striker turned down by Frankfurt, who are said to want £85m. The Magpies want the hitman to play alongside Isak - having failed to snap him up in 2022. At that point he opted to join PSG, but struggled to get game time for the French club as he scored a total of just four goals in the 2022-23 season. After being loaned to Frankfurt in 2024, his move was eventually turned permanent and he managed to smash in 22 goals from 48 appearances in all competitions last season. It comes at a time where Liverpool are dealing with possible outgoings. Darwin Nunez has been strongly linked with an exit after links to Napoli. There have also been reports AC Milan have launched a £52m bid for the Uruguayan, who struggled for game time under Slot last season. Liverpool have also had to fend off interest in Luis Diaz from Bayern Munich. The German club had a £58.6m bid rejected for the Colombian forward, with Liverpool insisting the player was not for sale. Liverpool value the player closer to £87m after he helped the Reds win the title last season with 17 goals.
BBC News
37 minutes ago
- BBC News
McGhee out for six to eight weeks with thigh injury
Motherwell defender Jordan McGhee has picked up a thigh injury that will keep him out of action for six to eight 28, signed a two-year deal with Motherwell earlier this summer after his contract with Dundee he will miss the start of the new league season following a knock suffered before Motherwell's League Cup match against Clyde."It's very unfortunate that we lose Jordan for this period of time," Jens Berthel Askou said."He's made a very good impression in my time here. He brings experience and versatility to the squad, so he will be missed. However, he is already on the road to recovery and we look forward to him getting back soon."
Telegraph
an hour ago
- Telegraph
Newcastle and Liverpool go to war over Ekitike amid Isak ‘hands off' warning
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. In a strong response to Liverpool's unwanted approach for Isak on Tuesday, Newcastle are determined to deliver a power play of their own and have enjoyed a productive round of talks regarding the possible purchase of Ekitike in the last 24 hours. Newcastle have had an opening bid of £65 million rejected but are expected to return with an improved offer in the hope of finalising the transfer of one of their long-term targets. Liverpool, though, have also made contact with the Bundesliga club and although they are yet to submit a formal offer for the 23-year-old, there is strong competition for his signature. Telegraph Sport understands the Newcastle hierarchy have remained unflustered by what they perceive to be a blatant attempt to unsettle Isak after news of Liverpool 's willingness to offer £120 million was leaked into the public domain. Indeed, rather than worry about losing the Sweden international, Newcastle are pressing ahead with their own recruitment needs. Sources at Liverpool, meanwhile, have strenuously denied any attempt to unsettle Isak and maintain they have not made an official approach. Saudis unimpressed by attempt to 'bully' them With Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, who own a controlling stake in the North East club, unimpressed with a perceived attempt to bully them into selling Isak by a domestic rival, Newcastle intend to show how ambitious they are. It is believed that one of the threats made by Liverpool was they would hijack their move for Ekitike if they refused to sell Isak to them. However, Newcastle steadfastly maintain that Isak is not for sale in this transfer window and this stance is shared by all the main power brokers at St James' Park. And rather than fend Liverpool off on one front, Newcastle are willing to fight them on both and have responded to Tuesday's drama by intensifying talks for Ekitike. It is not yet known what Isak's response to Liverpool's interest will be. It is unlikely they made an approach to Newcastle without being encouraged to believe the 25-year-old was interested in a move to Anfield. As things stand, Isak has not told anyone at Newcastle that he wants to leave, but things could change. Liverpool are unlikely to accept defeat in their pursuit of Isak easily, but they have been made aware of Newcastle's 'not for sale' position. Newcastle launched their bid for Ekitike over the weekend and it was with the intention to sign him as both competition and cover for Isak. They have indicated they are willing to improve their offer to Eintracht Frankfurt. The France Under-21 international can also play out wide and with three domestic competitions, as well as the Champions League, to navigate next season, manager Eddie Howe wants more than one centre-forward to choose from.
