Ekitike has already shown his ability by scoring on his Premier League debut against Bournemouth, which makes him a threat at St James’ Park. Speaking in a press conference, Eddie Howe said, “There’s no doubt I really like Hugo and have done for a number of years."

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reiterated his belief that Alexander Isak can still play for the club again as he insisted the saga surrounding a possible transfer to Liverpool is approaching its end.

Eddie Howe concedes that Newcastle face a “lose-lose situation to a degree” regardless of what happens with the striker this summer.