An agent who worked on Newcastle United’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitiké has revealed a deal had been agreed to take the striker to St James’ Park before Liverpool’s late hijack.
When it became clear Alexander Isak wanted to leave this summer, Newcastle opted to reignite their longstanding pursuit of Ekitiké, but Liverpool had other plans. After failing with an initial approach for Isak, the Reds soon made it clear they planned to sign Ekitiké as their alternative target.
