Romano updated his video on his personal YouTube channel, summarizing today's transfer trends, which focused on the complex relationship between Liverpool, Newcastle, Isaac and Ekitic, and said that Manchester United may pursue Ekitic later in the transfer window.

Romano said:

"Newcastle has completely withdrawn from Ekitic's competition because Liverpool has joined in very strongly, reached a six-year agreement with the players, and also reached an agreement with his agent.

"Not only that, Liverpool not only contacted the players themselves, but also contacted Frankfurt with a formal offer today. This is the exclusive news today, they submitted a offer of nearly €80 million to Frankfurt but were rejected because Frankfurt wanted more.

"Why refuse? Because Frankfurt insists that they feel that more clubs may join the fight for Ekitic. Maybe Manchester United will join later in the transfer window. This is Frankfurt's feeling, and Manchester United may join the competition.

"But Liverpool's attitude is already very clear. They reached an agreement with the players. The player himself wants to go to Liverpool. The player hopes to transfer to Liverpool. The player conveyed his idea to Frankfurt through his agent, and his wish was to go to Liverpool.

"So now the situation is quite clear. Liverpool continues to have a dialogue with Frankfurt. Although the offer was rejected, it also provides Liverpool with the opportunity to start formal negotiations. After initial contact on Monday, the deal is now moving forward with Ekitic. This deal may be completed at any time because we know that Liverpool has always liked to make quick decisions in negotiations.

"So that's what they are trying to do with Ekitic at the moment. Let's see if it's today, this week, or next week. We will see it. But it is certain that Liverpool is accelerating and making rapid progress. The agreement with the players is fine, salary is not a problem. Excellent relationship with the player camp.

"Richard Hughes and his strategy are always clear: Let's try Isaac, but Ekitic is not the second choice. He is the player Liverpool wanted from the beginning. And then, if you can get a dream goal like Isaac, of course you have to try it, but at the same time Newcastle keeps their position and they close the door to the possibility. That's why Isaac is still not leaving Newcastle at the moment, and Liverpool is pushing for Ekitic's trade."