The agents of Hugo Ekitike are in Newcastle to seal a transfer move from Eintracht Frankfurt to the North East, according to reports.

Liverpool, of course, has been credited with holding an interest in the Frenchman.

According to ESPN, Newcastle United is looking to seal a transfer deal worth around $93 million (£69 million) for Ekitike, who scored 22 times in all competitions last season.



Formerly at PSG, he is a big talent, but it would be a steep fee to pay.

Liverpool transfer news as Rodrygo picks next club amid double Hugo Ekitike blow	Hugo Ekitike transfer latest as offers 'expected' with Liverpool in race with two rivals	Newcastle launch ambitious transfer move to beat Liverpool and Man Utd to Hugo Ekitike

Earlier in the summer, it was thought that Frankfurt was set to demand $117 million (£87 million) for Ekitike.

According to Sky Sports News, Ekitike would be bought by Newcastle to play alongside Alexander Isak.

That transfer move went through at a fee that could reach as much as $74 million (£55 million).

Unlike last summer, when Liverpool saw a chance to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, the Magpies no longer have PSR issues.

If Ekitike goes to Newcastle, does that mean that the Swede might be more likely to leave?

It is theoretically possible that Isak moves on, of course, but Ekitike going to St James' Park is hardly the end of his usefulness in the North East
For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.