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.

All the latest transfer news as Liverpool in advanced talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal in excess of £70m.

Manchester United have launched a new improved bid for Bryan Mbeumo, believed to match the Bees' valuation of the winger as the Red Devils move closer to a 'compromise'