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Liverpool Advancing Talks for Hugo Ekitike as Newcastle Exit Race

Liverpool are progressing with negotiations to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, with Newcastle United having withdrawn from the race, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal is advancing on both the club and player fronts, indicating a significant move toward securing the French striker this summer.

Initially, both Liverpool and Newcastle were interested in Ekitike, with the Magpies seeing him as their top target. However, Newcastle have reportedly stepped back from talks, leaving Liverpool as the primary contender. This development comes amid Liverpool’s pursuit of another forward, Alexander Isak, but since Newcastle maintain a “not-for-sale” stance on Isak, Liverpool appear to be prioritizing Ekitike as a fallback option.

Liverpool’s interest in Ekitike is part of their broader strategy to strengthen their attacking options beyond Mohamed Salah, who delivered an impressive 50+ goal contributions in the 2024-25 season. Adding a regular scoring number nine like Ekitike would address Liverpool’s long-standing need for consistent goal threat support.

Fabrizio Romano indicated that Liverpool is preparing to proceed with further talks with Eintracht Frankfurt and is willing to offer more financially than Newcastle had to secure the deal. This could potentially involve breaking the British transfer record, underlining the club’s commitment to reinforcing their squad depth.

In summary, while the possibility of signing Isak remains uncertain due to Newcastle's stance, Liverpool are intensifying efforts to bring Hugo Ekitike to Anfield, making significant strides toward finalizing the transfer.


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