Liverpool have reached the define of an settlement to signal Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, as reported by David Ornstein by way of The Athletic, with the ultimate particulars anticipated to be accomplished within the coming days.
The Frenchman, who netted 22 targets and supplied 12 assists in all competitions final season, is being lined up as a key addition to our ahead line.
Ekitike, who price Frankfurt simply €17.5m from Paris Saint-Germain, is now set to develop into their club-record sale—beating the €95m they acquired for Randal Kolo Muani.
That determine might be surpassed if all add-ons on this deal are triggered.
Private phrases should not anticipated to be a stumbling block, and with Newcastle United beforehand seeing a €75m bid turned down, it’s clear our recruitment group have moved decisively.
Liverpool make decisive transfer for Ekitike after Isak bid cools
With talks for Alexander Isak not progressing after our willingness to go as excessive as £120m, consideration turned sharply to Ekitike—who’s considered one of the crucial full younger forwards within the Bundesliga.
His numbers communicate for themselves: 34 aim contributions in a single season, named within the Bundesliga group of the 12 months, and a constant menace in Europe, together with a shocking strike in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur within the Europa League.
That versatility, combining tempo, aerial means, creativity and counter-attacking menace, offers Arne Slot a number of tactical choices throughout the entrance line.
One man coming in may imply another person departs
This comes as Luis Diaz has knowledgeable us of his need to depart, amid curiosity from Bayern Munich and Barcelona, whereas Darwin Nunez continues to be linked with a transfer away.
Each conditions make the necessity for a dynamic attacker much more pressing.
Ekitike, who initially joined Frankfurt on mortgage in early 2024, has but to be capped at senior stage for France however has been extensively tipped for a breakthrough.
At 23, and with vital room for progress, he may symbolize one of the crucial thrilling long-term additions of the Slot period.
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