The Hugo Ekitike deal is dead. And, quite frankly, after what went on with the same player three years ago it should never be revisited. Once bitten, twice shy is the saying. Well Newcastle have been bitten a few times when it comes to the Frenchman.

The Reds will be signing a player ready to become the 'complete centre forward' in Ekitike after a ringing endorsement from an observer and after full details of his transfer to Anfield materialised

Liverpool could pay up to £78m, with £69m up front, for Hugo Ekitike as talks continue over add-ons of deal; Liverpool moved for Ekitike after being told Newcastle forward Alexander Isak was not for sale;

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