Liverpool supporters have grown used to pleasure in recent times, however the potential signing of Hugo Ekitike guarantees one thing genuinely intriguing because the Reds are stated to be assured of securing a take care of Eintracht having already agreed private phrases with the French striker.
Negotiations with the German aspect recognized for his or her powerful stance on the desk are actually at a sophisticated stage, with discussions anticipated to hold on all through immediately and presumably into the weekend based on GiveMeSport Correspondent, Ben Jacobs.
Liverpool optimistic on reaching an settlement with Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike having already agreed phrases with the participant.
Frankfurt meticulous negotiators. Superior talks persevering with immediately and probably over the weekend.🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/SjB6Iu4jMg
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 18, 2025
Ekitike scored 22 targets in 48 video games throughout all competitions final season for Frankfurt as he helped them qualify for the Champions League.
The 23-year outdated has given the inexperienced mild to a transfer to Anfield and can ink a six-year deal, with the Reds outmanoeuvring Newcastle’s bid for the 23-year-old whereas additionally expressing curiosity in Magpies star Alexander Isak.
The addition of Ekitike will push Liverpool’s expenditure over $300 million since its Premier League title victory, however regardless of his £86.5 million ($115.9 million) launch clause, Liverpool is hopeful of negotiating a cheaper price.
The pursuit of Ekitike follows Newcastle’s audacious try and signal the ahead, who beforehand turned down the Magpies.
Newcastle was eager to publicize its intention to pair Ekitike with present No. 9 Isak, However Liverpool successfully known as Newcastle’s bluff by exhibiting curiosity within the Swede in addition to continuing with plans to signal Ekitike.
The Reds prompt they might be open to a deal round £120 million ($160.7 million) for Isak, whereas concurrently, Newcastle’s £70 million ($93.8 million) supply for Ekitike was rebuffed by Frankfurt.
With the information that Ekitike is eager to hitch the membership, and desirous to keep away from a drawn-out switch saga over Isak, Liverpool will now goal to finalize a deal for Ekitike earlier than it embarks on its pre-season tour of Asia subsequent week.
In different information, Softfootball reported that Liverpool star Luis Diaz is edging in the direction of Bayern transfer with negotiations gathering tempo.
Liverpool are extra open to entertain affords for Colombian winger Luis Diaz, with Bayern Munich reportedly stepping up efforts to signal him earlier than the top of summer season switch window.
The 28-year-old winger has emerged as the highest goal for the Bundesliga champions this summer season, and the Premier League title-holders are actually warming as much as the concept of a departure, after initially rejecting overtures.
