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Hugo Ekitike has reportedly been promised by Eintracht Frankfurt that he can move to Liverpool this summer(Image: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Liverpool transfer target Hugo Ekitike has reportedly been assured by Eintracht Frankfurt that they will not 'sabotage' his move to Anfield.

Yesterday, the ECHO reported that the 23-year-old had agreed personal terms over a move to the Premier League with Arne Slot's side on the verge of winning the race for his signature.

Newcastle United had their opening offer rejected by the Bundesliga side and after Liverpool failed to break down the Magpies' resistance over selling prized-asset Alexander Isak, they diverted their attention to Germany's top-flight.



Frankfurt are said to be holding out for €100 million (£86m), which would see Ekitike eclipse the record-sale that saw Randal Kolo-Muani sign for Paris Saint-Germain.

Ekitike wants to make the switch to the Premier League champions and terms were thrashed out after the Reds were given the green light to hold talks with the player and his representatives.

According to German media outlet BILD, the 23-year-old knows that Frankfurt will not 'sabotage his dream' and are willing to conclude a deal to sell Ekitike.

They claim that bosses at Die Adler have promised him as much during meetings in recent days and the deal will not fall through as a result.

It was added that sporting directors at the respective clubs have a good relationship and do not want to jeopardise the deal.

The outlet continues to draw similarities to the deal that saw his former striker partner Omar Marmoush move to the Premier League.

It has been said that club officials made the same assurances to the Egyptian prior to completing his switch to Manchester City.

Slot is looking for reinforcements in forward areas and they expressed an interest in Isak, but Newcastle remained steadfast in their stance that he was not for sale.

Their hardened approach to not entertaining a deal came despite the Reds willing to spend in excess of £100m to land a player they've admired for a long time.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future and the impending nature of a move to Liverpool, Ekitike has been in training with Dino Toppmoller's side as they gear up for the forthcoming Bundesliga season.

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Ekitike's goal contributions ensured that Frankfurt qualified for the Champions League once again next season and the second time in two years after their path to the round of 16 in 2023.

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