Liverpool make contact with Eintracht Frankfurt
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According to Sport Bild, Frankfurt are holding out for a higher fee, but Liverpool’s strong relationship with the Bundesliga club may smooth negotiations. Ekitike has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Reds and is now awaiting a club-to-club agreement.
NEWCASTLE’S pursuit of Hugo Ekitike is over after they left talks for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, according to reports. The Magpies saw an opening bid of a club-record £69.5m knocked
Liverpool are expected to rival Newcastle United for 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, after being told 25-year-old striker Alexander Isak is not for sale in this window. (Sky Sports) The Magpies feel the leaking of Liverpool's £120m interest is designed to unsettle Sweden international Isak.
Liverpool are reportedly close to sealing a deal for one of Europe's brightest young talents in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. Firstly, only three players aged 23 or under were directly involved in more goals than Ekitike in Europe's big five leagues last season.