Liverpool are pushing to sign a new striker after the latest update on their interest in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

Former West Ham and Wolves first-team coach Edu Rubio on the prospect of Hugo Ektike joining Liverpool: "He can be a great signing for Liverpool FC. He can play on his own at the front or in a front two.

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Salford wonderkid Will Wright. According to the The Athletic, the 17-year-old is expected to join and then represent the club's Under-17 and Under-21 sides. He has been prolific at youth level for Salford, who are owned by members of the Class of '92.

Liverpool are closing in on a move for Hugo Ekitike and that could spark a number of transfers in the attacking unit this summer

Below is the latest on both Liverpool and Newcastle being in the hunt for the same forwards and it appears they have finally decided to focus their attention on different players.

As the summer window intensifies, Liverpool have made a decisive move in the race for Hugo Ekitike, beating Newcastle United to the 23-year-old French striker in what many are now calling a “power play”.

Hugo Ekitiké has been linked with several top English clubs this summer, including Liverpool.However, no deal has been reached so far, with Eintracht Frankfurt demanding a hefty €100 million for