Newcastle United have been told that transfer target Hugo Ekitike could become one of best strikers in Europe. However, transfer chiefs at St James' Park have been warned that tough negotiators Eintracht Frankfurt may not be willing to budge on their record-breaking demands over his transfer fee.

Liverpool have reached out to Eintracht Frankfurt regarding a possible transfer for French forward Hugo Ekitike, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old is one of Europe’s in-demand forwards

Liverpool are rivalling Newcastle for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike; Newcastle had a club-record £70m bid rejected earlier this week, with Liverpool also showing an interest in Magpies star