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.

Alexander Isak reported back to Newcastle United for pre-season training on Monday afternoon as speculation surrounding his future on Tyneside continues. The 25-year-old was one of several players handed an extended summer break after the Premier League season finished at the end of May.

Newcastle want Ekitike. Liverpool want Isak. Is there a world in which selling one and bringing in the other makes sense for Eddie Howe?