After the media led some to believe it was Liverpool who made a power play yesterday, perhaps it was actually Newcastle United.
It remains to be seen what happens with Alexander Isak, who is ‘not for sale’ but clearly the Reds’ No. 1 choice. However, it looks like Newcastle are edging closer to landing Ekitike after 48 hours of twists and turns.
As we reported in the last hour, Sport BILD revealed that Newcastle are pushing hard to land the Frankfurt striker, and Sky Germany have now gone one step further regarding our bid to beat Liverpool to the Frenchman.
Florian Plettenberg, Sky’s chief reporter in Germany, reports that Ekitike’s proposed move to Newcastle is moving closer.
He reveals that ‘significant progress’ has been made following discussions between the player and Newcastle, stating the deal has ‘advanced.’
This suggests an agreement between Ekitike and Newcastle is almost there, with Sky Germany adding that Frankfurt now expect Toon chiefs to launch a second offer for the striker after our €80m bid was rejected yesterday due to the structure of payments not suiting the Bundesliga side.
It was suggested by BILD earlier that we could come forward with a €100m package to push through a deal, although that would be significant increase on our first bid.
Would love it if this goes through and we prevent Liverpool from buying Isak, a real statement to the rest of the league about our intentions this season
Johnny Mac(Quote)
We can sell this kid the dream. F—- Liverpool. You want Isak-you can’t have him. You want Ekitike? No. Can’t have him either. After what we did to them in the cup this statement is enormous. We are coming for you. And we know just where to find you. Yes, you’re at the top. and make no mistake, that’s where we know to aim.
HWTL
THIS IS HUGE IF IT HAPPENS.
Geordie Jones(Quote)
The Newcastle owners have said Isak is not for sale ans isn’t going anywhere enough said.
ToonRme(Quote)
You’ve gotta say no if you want to push on and develope the squad.. we need a world class bench. This takes tine
Fitchy(Quote)
You’re paying Isak 120k a week and he’s behind Salah in the league. Unless you’re willing to up that to AT LEAST with 100k you’re not keeping Isak. Pool can offer him the 3rd highest salary in Liverpool. And that says it all. Sorry boys… YNWA
Shaun(Quote)
Liveroool are not getting any one isak no chance ha ha dream on you welch idiots
Jay mc(Quote)
He will do a u turn like last time. Liverpool will offer an obscene salary and off he will go.
LA Toon(Quote)