Manchester United and Newcastle United are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports in France. United have been frustrated in their search for a new striker this summer with Viktor Gyokeres, who thrived under Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP, preferring to join Arsenal instead.

Latest Newcastle United transfer news and gossip as Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike is linked with a move to Anfield

Liverpool might be interested to learn why their new striker target Hugo Ekitike was criticised by his Eintracht Frankfurt manager last term.

In his latest Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick provided a detailed dissection of Liverpool’s ongoing pursuit of Hugo Ekitike. Although “the Ekitike bid, if there was one, was declined,” Hendrick made clear that Liverpool are still firmly in the mix.

In the latest Blood Red column, Ian Doyle looks at Liverpool's pursuit of Hugo Ekitike and why the Reds are chasing his signature

Liverpool are in the market for a new striker and are locked in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal which would see Hugo Ekitike head to Anfield for big money

Replacing him with Hugo Ekitike is a bold but calculated move. The Frenchman’s numbers are impressive and he fits the modern mould — intelligent movement, clinical finishing and positional versatility. It signals that Arne Slot wants to build his forward line around pace and awareness, not just power.

Liverpool appear to have settled on Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as their preferred target now that a deal for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak looks like it is off the table.