Eintracht Frankfurt Pull Out of Move Amid Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool Transfer - Liverpool Echo
MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND, JUL 21 – Liverpool will pay an initial £69 million plus £10 million in add-ons for Hugo Ekitike, who scored 22 goals last season, as part of a six-year contract to strengthen their attack.
- On July 20, Fabrizio Romano reported, Liverpool agreed a deal over £90m with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike, reported on July 20.
- Amid urgent striker needs, Liverpool's priority is rebuilding after Diogo Jota’s recent death in a car crash, highlighting the club's immediate attack reinforcement.
- With rival interest escalating, while L'Équipe reports Manchester United's approach came too late, Liverpool's deal was driven by Newcastle's bid.
- In a video call, Arne Slot outlined a 4-2-3-1 formation and emphasized the need for a creative, mobile striker, convincing Ekitike to join Liverpool.
- The move signals Liverpool’s ambition, with Ekitike’s debut eyed for the upcoming week after joining from Frankfurt, aiming to challenge Manchester City.
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Hugo Ekitike is set to leave for Liverpool. Eintracht Frankfurt announced on its website that the French striker will not be attending training camp. He will be given every opportunity to finalize a transfer.
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