However, Isak managed to over-perform his Expected Goals (xG) of 20.3, whereas Ekitike netted 15 goals from a total of 21.6 xG in the Bundesliga, suggesting that the Newcastle attacker is the more refined finisher.

Alexander Isak has made it clear to Newcastle United that he wants to join Liverpool this summer, with his former club Real Sociedad confirming on Thursday that he is training alone in Spain

Alexander Isak could take the ‘nuclear option’ this summer if Newcastle United refuse to sanction a transfer to Liverpool, according to reports. The Reds have secured deals for four big-name transfers with Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike all joining this summer.