Liverpool now appear to be in firm control of the transfer race for Hugo Ekitike, judging by an update from Fabrizio Romano on Thursday morning. The Italian

Having failed to make a real impact at PSG in 2022/23, Ekitike has enjoyed a fresh start in Germany, establishing himself as one of the league’s standout young forwards. The 22-year-old has also hinted at a possible switch to Manchester United,

Hugo Ekitike has reportedly made a decision over who he would prefer to join out of Liverpool and Newcastle this summer as both clubs continue to battle for one of Europe's most sought-after strikers. He is arguably the most wanted forward in world football right now.

Newcastle have reportedly identified a Premier League striker as an Hugo Ekitike, in a move which could stun Tottenham amid their own transfer attempts.

The summer transfer window is heating up, with Premier League heavyweights clashing over mutual targets and trying to nab their best players off one another. Liverpool and Newcastle United are the latest duo to butt heads, with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike waiting patiently to discover how the tussle will affect their club futures.