Below is the latest on both Liverpool and Newcastle being in the hunt for the same forwards and it appears they have finally decided to focus their attention on different players.

Hugo Ekitiké is closing in on a move to Liverpool after reaching a personal agreement with the Merseyside club.According to sources close to the negotiations, the French striker has given the green

Hugo Ekitike will become Liverpool's new centre-forward after the Reds agreed a six-year contract with the French forward, who had been targeted by Newcastle United

The game of cat and mouse between Liverpool and Newcastle in their respective bids to have a top quality striker leading the line next season is an unexpected treat. While Arsenal endlessly dot i’s and cross t’s to secure their own No.

Newcastle and Liverpool Clash over Ekitike as Isak Saga IntensifiesTensions rise over transfer targetsNewcastle United and Liverpool are engaged in a transfer standoff with Hugo Ekitike and Alexander

Newcastle fans were in unison in their reaction after an update in their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike with Liverpool adding competition.

Aaron Stokes is our Newcastle United Editor. Born and bred in the north-east, Aaron left Newcastle in 2017 to work in London for Reach PLC's national titles. After five years in the capital, he returned to take up his current role at The Chronicle in March 2022.

MANCHESTER UNITED could end up being the biggest losers in the battle for Hugo Ekitike, despite seemingly not having a dog in the fight. Newcastle and Liverpool have been battling it out with each

Newcastle might be proceeding as normal, insisting they hope to partner Ekitike with Isak and remain unflustered by the Reds. But they have no control over what Liverpool do next as the Premier League champions weigh up their next move.

Newcastle Close In on Ekitike as Liverpool’s Transfer Stance Faces ScrutinyNewcastle Lead Ekitike ChaseLiverpool look set to lose ground in the race for highly-rated French striker Hugo Ekitike,