Liverpool have shown their hand in the transfer market this week but Newcastle United have stood their ground.

Liverpool are making a real push in this transfer window as they look to hold onto their Premier League title and are on the verge of making a seventh signing after closing in on Frankfurt's Hugo Ekit

Newcastle had wanted to partner Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, but have ended their interest in the Frenchman who now looks set to join Liverpool

Having failed to make a real impact at PSG in 2022/23, Ekitike has enjoyed a fresh start in Germany, establishing himself as one of the league’s standout young forwards. The 22-year-old has also hinted at a possible switch to Manchester United,

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

Newcastle could turn to the Liverpool star after losing out to the Reds in the race for Hugo Ekitike, with his switch to Anfield all but done, while another exciting forward is on the Magpies' list

Newcastle United have turned their attention to Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after ending their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, with a deal for the DR Congo international now firmly in their sights. While talks with Brentford are yet to begin,