Newcastle United are on the hunt for a new centre-forward after seeing a bid for Hugo Ekitike rejected earlier this week.The Magpies look set to lose their transfer battle with Liverpool for the

Newcastle are expected to accelerate their interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa in the next 24 hours after withdrawing from their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike.

The positive for Newcastle is Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak is now likely over, and they get to keep the Sweden international, but Ekitike’s rejection of a move to St James’ Park is the latest in a series of snubs for Eddie Howe’s side.