Hugo Ekitike looks likely to become a Liverpool player after the Reds turned their full attention towards the Frenchman.



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And, now that the deal for Ekitike is edging closer, Liverpool fans will want to know when they can expect their new striker to be announced.

Liverpool 'open talks with Eintract Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike' amid pursuit of Alexander Isak - after Newcastle have £70m bid rejected	Liverpool 'open talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike' amid pursuit of Alexander Isak - after Newcastle have £70m bid rejected	Liverpool close in on Ekitike in £70m-plus deal

Over the last few days, it’s felt obvious that Ekitike was going to end up as a Liverpool player.

This means that Liverpool have now turned towards their second choice in Ekitike.

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The BBC Sport journalist also shared that ‘multiple sources’ have shared that Liverpool want the deal to be ‘wrapped up’ by the weekend, showing how badly the Reds actually want him.



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There’s no denying that the signing of Isak would have been much more preferable for Liverpool.