Eintracht Frankfurt Boss Dino Toppmoller All But Confirms Hugo Ekitike Move to Liverpool

Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmoller has effectively confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is expected to join Liverpool FC this summer. Ekitike's absence from Frankfurt's recent pre-season friendly against FSV Frankfurt, which they lost, has been taken as a clear sign of the impending transfer to Anfield.

Toppmoller expressed a "bitter" sentiment over the striker's imminent exit, highlighting how important Ekitike had been since his arrival on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the tough loss to his team, the Frankfurt boss seems resigned to losing the player, indicating the move is very likely to happen soon.

The transfer is generating significant attention, as Liverpool appear eager to bolster their attacking options. In parallel, rumors persist around another Liverpool target, Alexander Isak, currently at Newcastle United. Like Ekitike, Isak was also left out of a pre-season squad recently, signaling speculation surrounding his future. Although Newcastle’s Eddie Howe has expressed confidence that Isak will remain at the club, Liverpool continue to monitor the situation closely with hopes of potentially signing him if a new contract is not secured.

Ekitike’s move to Liverpool, combined with the potential Isak deal, points to Liverpool’s ambition to strengthen their frontline comprehensively this transfer window. Dino Toppmoller's comments suggest the club is preparing for life without Ekitike, while Liverpool awaits the finalization of these high-profile transfers.

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