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Eintracht Frankfurt has admitted a significant loss as they prepare to sell striker Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool in what is set to be a club-record transfer. The French forward, who cost Frankfurt €17.5 million from Paris Saint-Germain, is poised to become their highest-grossing sale, eclipsing the €95 million received for Randal Kolo Muani. The deal's total value may rise even further should all performance-related add-ons be triggered.

Liverpool has reached an outline agreement with Frankfurt, with final details expected to be settled imminently. Reports indicate Liverpool made a decisive move after cooling their pursuit of Alexander Isak, submitting a €90 million bid for Ekitike. The personal terms with Ekitike are reportedly not a barrier to the deal's completion. This transfer bid reflects Liverpool's intent to strengthen their forward line with one of the Bundesliga's most complete young forwards.

Last season, Ekitike demonstrated his quality by scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions. His contribution totaled 34 goal involvements, earning him a place in the Bundesliga Team of the Year. He also shone on the European stage, including a memorable strike against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League. Versatile in style, Ekitike offers pace, aerial ability, creativity, and counter-attacking threat, which would provide Liverpool manager Arne Slot with multiple tactical options across the front line.

Previously, a €75 million bid from Newcastle United was turned down, but Liverpool's aggressive pursuit with a significantly higher offer appears decisive. This move reflects Liverpool's ambition to enhance their attacking arsenal and suggests Ekitike will be a key figure in their strategy moving forward.

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