Liverpool close in on deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool had been weighing up a big-money move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, although with the Magpies warning he is not for sale.

Hugo Ekitike, left, is closing in on a deal to join Liverpool (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the PA news agency understands.

Claims of a bid of 90million euros (£78m) being accepted for the Frenchman appear to be wide of the mark, with the two clubs still in negotiations over the fee and the structure of any transfer.