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Liverpool have made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, reaching an outline agreement after submitting a second and improved bid. The offer is reportedly around €80 million (£69m) plus add-ons, which could rise to approximately €90 million (£78m), making it potentially the club’s record sale surpassing the €95 million (£82.3m) fee previously received for Randal Kolo Muani's move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023[1][2][4].

Ekitike, 23, who scored 22 goals in 48 appearances last season helping Frankfurt qualify for the Champions League, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool. Eintracht Frankfurt are open to letting the forward leave and do not intend to block a move to the Premier League champions. Liverpool are currently in pole position to secure his signing, despite competition from Newcastle United, who had an earlier offer rejected[1][3].

Frankfurt expect the deal to be close to Ekitike’s release clause of €100 million (£86.7m), with final details and add-ons still needing to be finalized. The transfer is anticipated to be completed in the next few days, possibly before Liverpool travel to Hong Kong for their pre-season tour of Asia. This signing would mark Liverpool's seventh addition this summer, reflecting the club’s strong intent to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2025-26 season[1][3].

The French striker’s style and potential have drawn comparisons to notable forwards, with Liverpool viewing him as a key addition to maintain their competitive edge domestically and in Europe. The negotiations indicate Liverpool’s readiness to invest heavily to secure Ekitike as part of their evolving squad strategy[2][4].

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