The 6ft 3in forward is one of the quickest players in the Bundesliga, surprisingly effective in the air and could work in tandem with Isak

Newcastle have made a move to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old scored 15 goals and made eight assists last season as his side finished third in the Bundesliga. Sources said Newcastle are now exploring a potential deal to sign the Frenchman, who would likely cost more than £70m.

Newcastle United are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, who Eddie Howe supposedly sees as a partner for star striker Alexander Isak, but the transfer poses a number of dilemmas.