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Liverpool have reached an outline agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign striker Hugo Ekitike, following a second improved bid by the Premier League champions. The deal, once fully completed, is expected to be a club-record sale for Frankfurt, potentially surpassing the €95 million fee received for Randal Kolo Muani's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. Ekitike has a release clause in his contract at Frankfurt worth €100 million, which the Bundesliga club anticipates will be met as part of this agreement.

David Ornstein from The Athletic reports that while further work is needed to finalize the deal, it is expected to be completed within the next few days, potentially before Liverpool’s pre-season tour to Asia begins. This signing would make Ekitike Liverpool's seventh signing of the summer transfer window.

The interest in Ekitike emerges amid Liverpool's ongoing search for a new centre-forward. The club has also approached Newcastle United regarding Alexander Isak but appear keen to add Ekitike as an alternative option. This comes against a backdrop of possible departures, including Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, and the club’s desire to strengthen attacking options following the tragic death of Diogo Jota earlier in July.

The agreement highlights Liverpool’s focus on bolstering their forward line with a young, promising striker who could have a significant impact in the Premier League and European competitions.

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