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.

Newcastle’s plans to sign Hugo Ekitike have unravelled in the last few days.

Ekitike gave his priority to a move to Liverpool and will sign a six-year deal at Anfield, according to Fabrizio Romano.