Liverpool are far from finished spending this summer, and could take their investment beyond £300m after links to an England star drew positive support.

Liverpool, who have already spent over that amount, are looking to bolster their attack with a £70m move for Hugo Ekitike. This is after Newcastle made it clear Alexander Isak was not for sale and the Magpies themselves have turned to Brentford’s Yoane Wissa having pulled out of the race for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker.

Newcastle had wanted to partner Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, but have ended their interest in the Frenchman who now looks set to join Liverpool

According to Sport Bild, Frankfurt are holding out for a higher fee, but Liverpool’s strong relationship with the Bundesliga club may smooth negotiations. Ekitike has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Reds and is now awaiting a club-to-club agreement.

Liverpool are now preparing their second offer for Hugo Eintracht Frankfurt rejected their opening bid, according to reports.

Liverpool are expected to rival Newcastle United for 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, after being told 25-year-old striker Alexander Isak is not for sale in this window. (Sky Sports) The Magpies feel the leaking of Liverpool's £120m interest is designed to unsettle Sweden international Isak.