Hugo Ekitike 'prefers Liverpool move' as transfer battle takes fresh twist - Liverpool Echo
MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND, JUL 17 – Liverpool have agreed a six-year contract with Hugo Ekitike after Newcastle ended their interest, with the striker scoring 22 goals and 12 assists last season for Eintracht Frankfurt.
- ESPN sources say Liverpool are progressing in talks to sign Hugo Ekitike, with negotiations reportedly nearing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Liverpool Football Club had initially pursued Alexander Isak, but Newcastle United insisted he was not for sale, prompting the Reds to pivot to Hugo Ekitike.
- The Reds saw their first offer, a verbal £70m, turned down by Eintracht Frankfurt, with the offer falling short of the £77m asking price, talkSPORT reports.
- Jan Aage Fjortoft noted that Hugo Ekitike prefers to join Liverpool, and reports indicate Liverpool has agreed personal terms with him.
- In the closing stages of the summer window, Liverpool are closing in on a deal and are expected to submit a £100m offer for Hugo Ekitike.
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Hugo Ekitike takes drastic action in desperate bid to force Liverpool transfer - The Mirror
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after they moved ahead of Newcastle in the race for the Frenchman, who has already agreed terms with the Reds
Liverpool agree personal terms with Hugo Ekitike, wait on Isak stance: Reports
Premier League: Liverpool have shifted focus to Hugo Ekitike after Newcastle refused to part with Alexander Isak. With a verbal agreement in place, the Reds are pushing to seal a £70m+ deal before the transfer window closes.
The Slovenian striker will apparently play the first part of the season in Leipzig. Arsenal and Liverpool have brought in new strikers.
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