But Liverpool are about to splash out again on Ekitike after swooping in ahead of Newcastle to agree personal terms with the French star. He could command the exact same transfer fee as Nunez did three years ago, with Frankfurt reportedly valuing him at £85m.

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

Why Alexander Isak Could Be Arne Slot’s Key Signing for LiverpoolAs Liverpool prepare for their second season under Arne Slot, fresh off a Premier League title in his debut campaign, transfer

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

Isak wants Liverpool as Ekitike bid rejected, Gyokeres to Arsenal update, Jackson to Man United - Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike are on Liverpool’s radar while Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke are cl

Having failed to make a real impact at PSG in 2022/23, Ekitike has enjoyed a fresh start in Germany, establishing himself as one of the league’s standout young forwards. The 22-year-old has also hinted at a possible switch to Manchester United,