Liverpool Nears Record Deal for Hugo Ekitike Transfer
With Ekitike's transfer nearing completion, Liverpool's forward line is set to undergo a significant transformation, with the potential departures of key players and the arrival of new talent. The deal is expected to have a major impact on the team's performance, with Ekitike's skills and experience set to make a significant contribution to Liverpool's success.
Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an outline agreement for the transfer of forward Hugo Ekitike, with the deal potentially surpassing the €95m sale of Randal Kolo Muani to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 as a club-record sale for Frankfurt.
Ekitike, 23, has been a key player for Frankfurt, scoring 22 goals and 12 assists last season and being named to the Bundesliga team of the season. He has also been capped five times for the France Under-21s. The transfer is seen as a significant addition to Liverpool's forward line, which may also see departures, including Darwin Nunez and a potential sale to Barcelona.
Liverpool had previously contacted Newcastle United, who had offered €75m for Ekitike, and were willing to do a deal in the region of £120m. However, a £69m deal is being reported as premature, with Ekitike having an £86m release clause. Despite interest in Alexander Isak, who is unsettled at Newcastle, Liverpool are keen on signing Ekitike, who is eager to join the Premier League champions.
The deal, which could be finalized within the next day or so, marks a significant overhaul of Liverpool's striking department, with Luis Díaz potentially departing to Bayern Munich and Darwin Núñez still for sale. The transfer of Ekitike is expected to be a major boost to Liverpool's squad, with the young forward bringing a wealth of talent and experience to the team.