As mentioned, Ekitike has been wanted by both Liverpool and Newcastle for some time now.
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The report adds that this then led to Ekitike seeing himself as the ‘perfect fit’ with the Dutchman pulling off a ‘masterclass’ to get Ekitike to ‘prioritise’ a move to Anfield this summer.
Indeed, it may take some time for Ekitike to get used to the way that Liverpool play, but once he’s managed to do that, he’ll be expected to regularly deliver.
GamesGoalsAssists482212The 2024-25 season of Hugo Ekitike in numbers.
The transfer fee for the young Frenchman is said to be worth around £79million including add-ons, which, while a normal price in today’s market, seems like a massive risk for Liverpool.
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