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Liverpool Agree Transfer for Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign French striker Hugo Ekitike ahead of the 2025-26 season, with negotiations reportedly concluding on a deal valued at over £70 million.

The 23-year-old forward is said to have agreed to personal terms with Liverpool, positioning the Reds strongly to finalize the transfer soon. Eintracht Frankfurt have shown willingness not to stand in Ekitike’s way, signaling a cooperative approach to the striker's move to Merseyside.

Liverpool's offer includes a base fee of around £69 million plus add-ons, raising the total package close to £78 million. This substantial bid reflects Liverpool's determination to secure Ekitike, whose transfer fee could approach the significant amounts recently paid for young talents like Randal Kolo Muani.

The transfer appears imminent as Ekitike was notably absent from Frankfurt's squad during a recent pre-season friendly, reinforcing expectations that the player is preparing for the move to Anfield.

While Newcastle United are also reportedly interested in Ekitike, Liverpool remain the frontrunners to acquire the forward, underscoring the club’s ambition to bolster their attacking options with a high-profile signing this summer.

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