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Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to £79 million to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The transfer package consists of an initial £69 million fee plus potential add-ons worth £10 million, dependent on team and player performance. Ekitike has agreed to a six-year contract and is scheduled to undergo a medical soon as part of the finalisation process.

The French forward's move to Merseyside comes after a successful season at Frankfurt, where he scored 15 goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances. He joined Frankfurt in February 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain, which will receive 20% of the transfer fee, approximately £13.8 million. Despite interest from Newcastle United and Manchester United, Ekitike was reportedly keen to join Liverpool. Newcastle had a £64.5 million bid for the player rejected by Frankfurt recently.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been in direct contact with Ekitike, outlining his vision of deploying him as the team's main striker (No. 9). The player sees this move as an opportunity to establish himself in the Premier League and potentially break into the French national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, having not yet made his international debut.

The deal is part of Liverpool’s summer spending spree as they look to bolster their attacking options. The club is set to officially announce the signing following the completion of medical examinations and administrative formalities.

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