Football news LIVE: Liverpool make Isak approach, Newcastle fear Ekitike hijack, Man United take determined stance on Mbeumo

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Liverpool have told Newcastle they would be open to signing Alexander Isak IF the Magpies changed their mind about selling their star striker.

talkSPORT understands that while no formal bid has been placed, Liverpool have indicated they would be prepared to make a British record £120million offer for Isak if offered any encouragement.

Meanwhile, Newcastle fear another Chelsea hijack in their pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, talkSPORT understands.

As talkSPORT reported on Monday, the Magpies are trying to wrap up a club record £78million deal for Ekitike.

Elsewhere, Arsenal are getting closer to signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, with a deal almost agreed in principle, and Manchester United have made contact with Pervis Estupinan regarding a switch from Brighton.

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