Liverpool manager Arne Slot took centre stage to help convince Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike to reject a move to Newcastle United and St. James’ Park in favour of Anfield, according to

The Hugo Ekitike deal is dead. And, quite frankly, after what went on with the same player three years ago it should never be revisited. Once bitten, twice shy is the saying. Well Newcastle have been bitten a few times when it comes to the Frenchman.

Can they afford him? What would the deal mean for Isak? Our reporters dissect the news Newcastle are in talks to sign the French forward

Steve Nicol and Frank Leboeuf have been talking the impending transfer of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool

Alexander Isak’s transfer decision could arrive any day now, with Liverpool still hoping that a sensational move for the Swede isn’t completely off the table despite progress elsewhere. As reported by Al-Riyadiyah, Gonzalo Gaitan – a representative of the 25-year-old – confirmed the forward is “close to finalising the next step” of his career.

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Liverpool could pay up to £78m, with £69m up front, for Hugo Ekitike as talks continue over add-ons of deal; Liverpool moved for Ekitike after being told Newcastle forward Alexander Isak was not for sale;