“We are already studying and analysing all options, and we may be close to finalising the next step for the player,” Gaitan is quoted as saying.

Former Newcastle defender John Anderson believes Alexander Isak will remain at the club next season because nobody can afford to buy him.

Ekitike scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 31 Bundesliga games last season, totalling the fifth-most goal involvements in the division.