Main news from English football on 18th July

Liverpool are preparing to launch a bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after missing out on Newcastle's Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday, Arsenal have finalized the £48.5 million signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea, with the 23-year-old committing to a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium. Elsewhere, Manchester United agree deal to sign Brentford winger Mbeumo.