Liverpool have made an offer of €80 million (£69 million) plus add-ons for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. Sky Sports News understands the total package in this offer could rise to €90 million, which is around £78 million, but talks continue over the structure of the add-ons.

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.

BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan has been talking about the situation regarding Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United and Liverpool.

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.

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 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.

Hugo Ekitike has reportedly handed in a transfer request to try and force a move to Liverpool. Newcastle United were locked in negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt for the striker as recently as yesterday.