Can they afford him? What would the deal mean for Isak? Our reporters dissect the news Newcastle are in talks to sign the French forward

Should Newcastle succeed with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike they would land one of Europe's brightest young talents. Only three players aged 23 or under were directly involved in more goals than Ekitike in the top five European leagues last season.

Newcastle United want both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak at the club next season but Liverpool are making their own moves

Big dollars and goals are in the news Monday as Premier League sides Newcastle United and Arsenal angle to compete on multiple fronts this season.

NEWCASTLE have submitted a club-record £69.5million bid for Hugo Ekitike. The Magpies are now waiting on a response from Eintracht Frankfurt – who have already rejected another £60.1m offer