Newcastle want Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool want Alexander Isak. Is there a world in which selling Isak and bringing in Ekitike makes sense?

Liverpool have registered their interest in signing Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak this summer as they continue their search for a No.9, a source has told ESPN.

Liverpool have made an approach to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. The Premier League champions would be willing to offer around £120 million but that has prompted the hierarchy at St James’ Park to reiterate the message that their star player is not available this summer.