Liverpool is on the verge of sealing a sensational £70 million-plus deal to sign French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, intensifying their summer transfer dominance. The Merseyside club is reportedly in advanced talks with the Bundesliga side and hopes to finalize the blockbuster move by the weekend.
The Reds appear poised to beat Premier League rivals Newcastle United to the 22-year-old striker’s signature after Frankfurt rejected the Magpies’ £70 million offer. Sources close to the negotiations indicate Liverpool’s bid will exceed that amount, positioning them as front-runners in the race for Ekitike.
Ekitike is believed to be eager to join Liverpool, who recently clinched the Premier League title and are keen to bolster their attacking options with a dynamic central striker. His arrival would mark another major statement of intent as Jurgen Klopp’s side prepares for a title defense and European campaign.
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While Liverpool also explored a potential move for Newcastle’s Swedish sensation Alexander Isak, the Tyneside club has declared him untouchable at any price, effectively shutting down any possibility of a deal.
The potential signing of Ekitike follows Liverpool’s already explosive summer activity. They shattered the British transfer record with the acquisition of German midfield maestro Florian Wirtz for £116 million. The club also strengthened its defensive flanks with the captures of Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong for £40 million and £30 million, respectively.
Meanwhile, Newcastle is now shifting focus to Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and is expected to make an aggressive push within the next 24 hours after missing out on Ekitike.
With Liverpool flexing their financial muscle and aggressively revamping their squad, fans and rivals alike are watching closely as the Reds continue their quest to build a new era of dominance.
