Newcastle are interested in Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.

The Magpies are in the market for a striker, knowing that they could miss out on Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike amid interest from Liverpool.

Newcastle saw a club-record bid of £70m rejected by the Bundesliga club for Ekitike.

Sky Sports News understands Wissa is valued around £30m - with one year left on his Bees contract - but other sources have claimed the figure is closer to £40m.

Liverpool clear to sign £80m Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt as Newcastle DROP OUT of transfer race and move on to Yoane Wissa - which could spell MORE problems for Man United	Newcastle target Wissa amid Liverpool's pursuit of Ekitike	Newcastle target Wissa in potential blow to Man Utd

If Newcastle or any club does a deal for Wissa, it would have implications for Manchester United's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.

It is seen by the club as too significant a loss of attacking talent and goals after already losing their head coach Thomas Frank and captain Christian Norgaard this summer.

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Tottenham had also been interested in the forward but the arrival of Mohammed Kudus has lessened the need for the addition of Wissa.

Nottingham Forest had a bid of around £25m turned down for Wissa earlier this window.

The 28-year-old Congo international scored 19 goals across his 35 Premier League appearances last season.

Ekitike wants to join Liverpool with Reds ready to make offer

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool.

The 23-year-old striker has agreed to the move in principle, if a deal can be done between the clubs.

Liverpool have indicated to the Bundesliga side that they are ready to make an official offer

Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth and Mark McAdam discuss whether Newcastle United might offload star striker Alexander Isak if they were to sign Hugo Ekitike

Ekitike scored 22 goals in 48 games across all competitions last season for Frankfurt as he helped them qualify for the Champions League.

Sky Sports News understands Newcastle are aware of Liverpool's interest and are reviewing their options, with Brentford forward Yoane Wissa now a target.

Liverpool have moved for Ekitike after being told Alexander Isak is not for sale in this window.

The Premier League champions have always been interested in Isak, but it is understood Newcastle have no interest in selling their striker and value him at least at £150m.

The Reds have been scoping out the market all summer for possible centre-forward options, establishing availability and price - but they have not made an offer for Isak.

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