Liverpool are reportedly gearing as much as start preliminary talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible transfer for striker Hugo Ekitike, in response to GiveMeSport, though Nunez would want to depart to make room for Ekitike at Anfield
Softfootball understands that intermediaries have reportedly indicated to Frankfurt that Liverpool at the moment are prepared to start talks, giving the Bundesliga facet confidence that they might obtain their full £86 million valuation earlier than the switch window closes.
The Reds made a fast begin to the summer season switch window with the Liverpool hierarchy backing Slot available in the market after he delivered the Premier League title in his first season in cost.
His early switch window reward was the big-name signings of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, whereas Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman additionally joined the goalkeeping division.
Liverpool are nonetheless understood to be available in the market for additional additions with rumours that they nonetheless need a central defender, central midfielder and a striker.
Ekitike, who impressed throughout the 2024/25 marketing campaign, is firmly on Arne Slot’s radar, and Frankfurt stay optimistic {that a} deal might be struck within the coming weeks.
Liverpool aren’t alone of their curiosity, Newcastle and Chelsea have additionally tracked the 23-year-old striker whereas Saudi golf equipment Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah have explored the potential for a transfer.
However, Frankfurt are standing agency on their worth and are unwilling to barter a decrease price.
Frankfurt now imagine Liverpool are finest positioned to satisfy their valuation, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all but to make formal approaches.
In an earlier replace, Softfootball reported that Liverpool flip down €55m Napoli bid for Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool has reportedly rejected a €55m supply from Napoli for striker Darwin Nunez as Antonio Conte seems to be to bolster his squad forward of the brand new season.
Liverpool are open to promoting Nunez, who hasn’t fairly fitted in beneath new supervisor Arne Slot, however needs a considerable quantity greater than the supplied €55m. This isn’t the primary time Nunez has been the topic of switch curiosity.
There’s been intense hypothesis connecting the Italian champions with the Uruguayan ahead, however Liverpool are holding out for a better price. The supply, which incorporates €50m upfront and €5m in add-ons, was reportedly made earlier final week and was rapidly rejected by the Reds
