The club's outlay this summer is vast and is likely to get bigger but the FSG ownership's strategy has not changed

The Reds are in talks to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, having already agreed personal terms with the striker. Should they conclude a deal, he will become Liverpool’s third signing from Germany already this summer after the arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5m) and Florian Wirtz (£116m) from Bayer Leverkusen.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted to growing frustration in the transfer market after the Magpies missed out on multiple key targets to Premier League rivals, including Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap,

A €90m transfer now looks inevitable after the latest developments. Liverpool are pursuing a number of options in the transfer market this summer. Richard Hughes is expecting a busy window ahead

Liverpool are close to wrapping up a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, thus most likely bringing an end to any talk of a move for Newcastle centre-forward Alexander Isak who reportedly had been keen on swapping St James' Park for Anfield.

Newcastle have only added Anthony Elanga to their squad this summer and Eddie Howe has revealed his frustrations with the club's transfer activity.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitike may be nearing a decisive moment following Eintracht Frankfurt’s latest activity in the transfer market. The Bundesliga side have confirmed the signing of Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz, a move widely viewed as preparation for Ekitike’s potential departure.

Starting off with the biggest news of the summer, even trumping Liverpool’s move for Florian Wirtz, and the Reds have made their first move for striker Alexander Isak. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool have an approach for Isak, talking to Newcastle to discuss a record-bid for their star man.

Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller has all but confirmed Hugo Ekitike is set to join Liverpool this summer. Liverpool, who have already signed Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez to bolster a Premier League title-winning squad,