Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Search

Hugo Ekitike has agreed terms on a summer transfer to Liverpool.



(Image: Getty.)

Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike on a six-year contract at Anfield.

Both Arne Slot's side and Newcastle have been competing for the Frenchman's signature, with the Reds pushing for Ekitike after being informed that Alexander Isak is not for sale.

The Magpies made an attempt to sign £77million-rated Ekitike in the hope of pairing him with Isak in a formidable striker partnership, but they were yet to agree terms on a fee with the Bundesliga outfit.

Their plans to sign the 23-year-old were thwarted, however, after Liverpool entered the race as they search for a new forward.

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

Related articles Man Utd in double deal talks, Chelsea swap eyed, Hugo Ekitike decision Man Utd can thwart Liverpool and Newcastle in Isak and Ekitike transfer saga

Foot Mercato claim that Ekitike has decided to join Liverpool over Newcastle in the past 24 hours, with Eddie Howe's side now leaving negotiations.

The length of contract and weekly wage has already been agreed upon after weeks of talks behind the scenes.

He is said to appeal to Slot because of his profile and their faith in him adapting to the Dutch boss' high-pressing style of play.

Talks are ongoing between Liverpool and Frankfurt as they discuss a potential fee, and terms of payment, following a similar stage to the Florian Wirtz saga when he decided on Merseyside as opposed to Bayern Munich, but clubs still needed to thrash out a price.

Darwin Nunez is expected to depart, amid interest from the Saudi Pro League, which would pave the way for Ekitike to arrive and form a new-look attack that features the Frenchman alongside Wirtz and Mohamed Salah.

For the latest breaking stories and headlines, sign up to our Daily Express LFC newsletter.

Read our Privacy Policy

Liverpool have not been afraid to splash the cash this summer, bringing in Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could break the British transfer record if all conditions are met.

Full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have been brought in for a combined £69.5m to replace and succeed Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson.

While goalkeepers Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman and Armin Pecsi have all arrived to compete with Alisson.

Related articles Liverpool should forget Isak and Ekitike and sign Man Utd target instead Newcastle 'ready Liverpool power play' as Isak and Ekitike rows take twist

Liverpool FC Newcastle United FC


For more news relating to Chelsea, visit our sister site Chelsea Latest Live.