The Daily Telegraph reported Newcastle's transfer trends. They were not worried about Liverpool's interest in Isaac, and the Magpies are actively promoting the signing of Frankfurt striker Ekitic.

Newcastle hopes to have Ekitic form a forward partner with Isaac, and Newcastle decided to take a tough response after Liverpool's "unwelcome contact" against Isaac on Tuesday. Newcastle's first £65 million offer has been rejected by Frankfurt, but they are expected to make a higher offer. Newcastle's transfer negotiations against Ekitic have been fruitful in the past 24 hours.

It is understood that after the news that Liverpool was willing to provide a transfer fee of £120 million was made public, Newcastle executives were not upset about their behavior that they believed was intentional disruption of Isaac's emotions. Newcastle firmly stated that Isaac is a non-sale product this summer, and this position has been supported by all the club's main decision makers. Newcastle not only wants to resist Liverpool's attack on Isaac, but they are also willing to "open up a second front" on Ekitic.

It is unclear how Isaac will react to Liverpool's interest. Liverpool is unlikely to believe Isaac will join without encouragement. So far, Isaac has not told anyone in Newcastle that he wants to leave, but things may change. Liverpool is unlikely to give up easily, although they have learned about the other party's position on the "non-selling product".

Moreover, Newcastle is not worried about losing the Swedish international, but instead continues to advance their signing plans. Newcastle's major shareholder, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), is not satisfied with domestic competitors' attempt to force them to sell Isaac, and Newcastle plans to showcase their ambitions and they are pushing forward the Ekitic deal.

The French U21 team member is also competent for the wing position. Considering that there are three domestic events and the Champions League to participate next season, head coach Eddie Howe hopes to have more options in the center position.

Liverpool is believed to threaten that the Reds will intercept Huekitic if Newcastle refuses to sell Isaac to them. Moreover, Liverpool has also contacted Frankfurt, but has not submitted a formal offer to 23-year-old Ekitic, and the player's transfer competition will be very fierce.