What does Newcastle’s ‘clear advantage’ in Hugo Ekitike chase mean for Alexander Isak’s future?

Tottenham target Hugo Ekitike.

Newcastle United are still interested in going toe-to-toe with a pair of Saudi Pro League clubs in the race to sign French forward Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker as an alternative to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, but Eintracht’s asking price has apparently turned most prospective buyers off him this summer.