According to the BBC, Newcastle United decided to seek to sign Ekitic for a team-breaking £70 million transfer fee, while not selling Isaac.

Sources said Newcastle is currently exploring an agreement to sign 23-year-old French striker Ekitic, with the transfer fee likely to exceed 70 million pounds. This will surpass Isaac's transfer and set a record for signings in Newcastle teams.

Although Newcastle wants to introduce Ekitic, the BBC revealed that Newcastle has no intention of selling the team's top player Isaac, who has previously had scandals with several European clubs, including Liverpool.

Isaac joined Newcastle for £63 million in 2022 and is still the leader in team history.