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."

Eddie Howe wanted to line Hugo Ekitike up alongside Alexander Isak at Newcastle United but the latter could now yet join the former at Liverpool

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