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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Incredible Liverpool transfer is ON
An incredible Liverpool transfer is now on the cards and it could make this summer even more exciting. The Reds are Premier League winners, and they are acting like one in the market as well. LFC Kits Shop Now LFC x New Era Shop Now LFC Signed Merch Shop Now LFC x Titleist Shop Now When it comes to the transfer window so far, Liverpool have won big time, over and over again. When it came to convincing Florian Wirtz to join the club, the Reds managed to sway him over Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Real Madrid and Manchester City came calling for Milos Kerkez but again it was the Reds who won the race. A little bit later, when Chelsea and Manchester United wanted Hugo Ekitike, it was Liverpool who his heart desired. The club's sporting director, Richard Hughes, has cajoled a lot of new signings already this summer to make the choice in favour of the Reds. But there is more on the way. And one could be an incredible transfer. With Hugo Ekitike coming in, Liverpool's attack is looking in great shape. In the Frenchman they have secured a supremely talented player who can be one of the world's best in the years to come. At only 23-years-old, he's a generational talent and will be a key player for the senior French national team, that already boast an exciting group of attacking talents. But even with Ekitike's arrival, Liverpool's attack isn't completely stocked with options. Right now, it may be. But then you take into account the fact that Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Federico Chiesa could all leave, and you start to run out of options very quickly. There's a strong possibility the trio could be moved on, and if that's the case Liverpool will need more firepower in attack. For that role, if you had one wish, who would you name?
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool a ‘done deal' as huge £79m transfer details revealed
Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. An agreement between the two clubs has been reached and the 23-year-old is expected to finalise the deal before flying out to join his new team-mates in Hong Kong. The Athletic report that Liverpool will pay an initial £69m fee, with potentially a further £10m to be paid in add-ons. Ekitike, who has made five appearances for the France U21 side but has not been capped at senior level, is expected to sign a six-year contract. The striker had been targeted by Newcastle but the Magpies opted not to pursue the transfer after an initial £65m bid was rejected. Ekitike scored 22 goals in 48 appearances for Frankfurt last season, in what was the best goal-scoring campaign of his career to date. His arrival continues a big summer of spending for Premier League champions Liverpool. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have already been signed, while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has officially joined up with the club. Liverpool start their pre-season tour on Saturday with a fixture against AC Milan, before they face Yokohama FM on July 30. Arne Slot's side will then return home for a double-header against Athletic Bilbao on August 4, with the first match taking place at 5pm and the second at 8pm. The Reds will turn their focus a week later to the Community Shield and the chance of a first trophy of the season, when they take on Crystal Palace at Wembley on August 10.
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9 hours ago
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Liverpool confirm £79m Hugo Ekitike signing with squad number update
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 23-year-old has been signed for an initial £69m fee, with a potential £10m in add-ons. Manchester United registered late interest in Ekitike and Newcastle were also keen admirers, but it is Liverpool who have won the race and the striker has signed a six-year contract. The Frenchman has completed his medical and will now fly out to Hong Kong to join his new team-mates on the pre-season tour. Liverpool announced that Ekitike's squad number will not revealed until later this summer. Ekitike was named in the Bundesliga team of the season last term and scored 22 goals in all competitions for Frankfurt, making it by far the most productive of his career. He spent 18 months in Germany, having previously been at PSG where he managed only four goals in 33 Ligue 1 appearances. Ekitike primarily plays as a central striker but will offer versatility to the Liverpool forward line, and could also be used in wide areas or as a second striker. The arrival of the Frenchman has taken Liverpool's summer spending to close to £300m, as he follows the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili in joining the club. Reports suggest that the spending could be set to continue, with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi among the players strongly linked with a move to Liverpool.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
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Virgil van Dijk hints there are more signings to come for Liverpool as Alexander Isak informs Newcastle he wants to explore transfer options
Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk has added fuel to the fire by suggesting there is 'more to come' from the club, as speculation continues to mount over a blockbuster move for unsettled Newcastle star Alexander Isak. The Reds have already had a busy window, breaking the bank to the tune of nearly £300million with the acquisitions of Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz, his team-mate Jeremie Frimpong, Bournemouth breakout star Milos Kerkez, and latterly, prodigal French striker Hugo Ekitike has arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt. Now, the Premier League champions may look to add the wantaway Swedish striker to their roster of already incredible talent. 'Let's see what happens for the rest of the transfer window,' Van Dijk told The Anfield Wrap, after a sweltering pre-season match in Hong Kong. 'I think we've made great additions to the team so far and I think they will definitely have the quality to play for Liverpool.' Van Dijk's remarks will do little to dampen the noise growing around Isak and if the Reds continue to cash in on the 'Coutinho money'. Van Dijk: "We've made great additions to the team so far, let's see what happens the rest of the transfer window..." 🎥 - [@TheAnfieldWrap] — Liverpool FC & Germany (@iThisMeansMore) July 24, 2025 Virgil van Dijk hinted that there could be more to come from Liverpool in the transfer window The Reds have already spent almost £300m on arrivals, with Hugo Ekitike most recently joining Alexander Isak told Newcastle he wants to explore a move away from the club amid interest from Liverpool The veteran captain issued a glowing assessment of the new arrivals, which will cause a sense of unease to rivals ahead of the season openers in just over three weeks. The Dutchman added: 'For me it's very important to see how they settle into the group and fit into the squad that we have and I think all of them have. 'There's Armin – the young goalie who just came from don't know where – and he's settled in pretty well. There's obviously Freddie, Giorgi, Flo, Jeremie, Hugo came today of course. 'Everyone has to work hard, we're all in this together and that's the main thing.' Ekitike is the latest to arrive with hefty expectations on his young shoulders, but his skipper was quick to throw some friendly banter his way. 'He's just flown in but we'll probably have to fine him for wearing the wrong kit,' Van Dijk quipped. 'No, it's good to have him here. Now he has to work his socks off and be important for us and that's enough.' Van Dijk remained coy about the club's chance of retaining their crown. 'This season we all start from scratch and everyone has tried to improve their teams,' he said. 'I think it's all down to how we show our quality and consistency and we know how difficult that is. So we just have to focus on ourselves. The hard work is obviously already going on.'
France 24
12 hours ago
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Isak considers Newcastle exit: report
The Daily Mail said Thursday that Newcastle bosses "are aware of Isak's wish to consider his options this summer". It came hours after the Saudi-owned Premier League club said the 25-year-old forward would miss the Asia tour "with a minor thigh injury". Isak's 23 Premier League goals last season made him one of the world's hottest properties and he has been linked with English champions Liverpool. The Mail said Liverpool were still interested in acquiring the Sweden international despite announcing the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike on Wednesday. Ekitike's arrival, for a reported initial fee of £69 million ($93 million), takes Liverpool's spending during the current transfer window to more than £250 million. Isak still has three years left on his contract at Newcastle, whom he joined in 2022 from Spanish side Real Sociedad. He was left out of Saturday's 4-0 defeat in a friendly at Celtic. But Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said at the time he was "confident" that Isak would stay at St James' Park, adding that he expected him to be part of the Asia tour. "It's difficult for me to give 100 percent clarity on any player," he said. "I'd never sit here and do that because it's football and you never know what could happen. "All I can say is that Alex is happy at Newcastle. He loves the players that he plays with, the staff, the team." Newcastle face Arsenal in Singapore on Sunday before flying to South Korea, where they will play a K League all-star team and Tottenham.
