Newcastle step up Ekitike transfer chase – and what it means for Isak’s future ...Middle East

Sources cautioned that a move still has some way to go before it is concluded but efforts have stepped up in the last 48 hours, with Newcastle holding talks with both the Bundesliga club and Ekitike’s agent amid rising confidence over a deal that would eclipse the £62m fee paid to Real Sociedad for Alexander Isak.

The i Paper has been told that Newcastle have other targets, but Ekitike is the No 1 priority, with Eddie Howe a huge fan.

Liverpool have shown interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak (Photo: Getty)

But there remains some caution around the move after Newcastle were gazumped by Chelsea for Joao Pedro earlier in the window.

As revealed by The i Paper earlier this summer, though, Howe is keen to evolve Newcastle’s attacking system next season and is ready to play with two forwards at times – which was part of the unsuccessful sales pitch to Pedro.

Part of the reason why they are optimistic they can keep Isak is that they have ambitious transfer plans of their own.

They are also looking to bring in a centre-back and goalkeeper but are zeroing in a striker in the next phase of their recruitment.

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Ekitike nearly came to Newcastle in 2022 when he was at Reims but opted against the move, joining Paris Saint-Germain instead.

Sources have told The i Paper that he wants to move to England this summer.

While Gordon linked up with the squad for this week’s pre-season training camp in Austria, he still has interest from Arsenal.

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