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Newcastle United are ready to battle Liverpool for the signing of a forward this summer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season.

The Magpies missed out on Brazil international Joao Pedro earlier this month, when he preferred a move from Brighton to Chelsea.

Newcastle are still hoping to sign another striker in this window to play alongside another Liverpool target Alexander Isak.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. They are pushing to reach an agreement on personal terms for the forward.

More to follow…

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