Liverpool have struck a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt worth up to €90million for striker Hugo Ekitike, it has been reported.

The talented 23-year-old scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga club after last summer making his loan move from Paris St Germain permanent.

Newcastle and Manchester United have been among the interested parties but Premier League champions Liverpool look set to sign Ekitike.

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The Reds have agreed to pay a guaranteed €80m to sign the France Under-21 international, with a further €10m possible in add-ons.

The player has been given permission to travel to Merseyside to complete the deal.

Ekitike is set to arrive on Tuesday for his medical and to complete what is expected to be a deal until 2031.


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