Gossip: Magpies consider Wissa if they fail to land Ekitike

Newcastle United are pushing ahead with their attempt to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in the hope of pairing him with Liverpool target Alexander Isak next season. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Liverpool have also opened talks with the Bundesliga club over 23-year-old Frenchman Ekitike. (Sky Sports)

The Magpies could move for Brentford and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, if they fail to sign Ekitike this summer. (GiveMeSport)

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