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The 42
2 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Liverpool agree €91m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike
LIVERPOOL HAVE STRUCK a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt worth up to €91 million (£79m) for striker Hugo Ekitike. The talented 23-year-old scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga club after last summer making his loan move from Paris St Germain permanent. Newcastle and Manchester United have been among the interested parties but Premier League champions Liverpool look set to sign Ekitike. It's understood the Reds have agreed to pay a guaranteed €79.5m (£69m) to sign the France U21 international, with a further €11.5m (£10m) possible in add-ons. Advertisement
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Liverpool target Newcastle's Isak in £120m transfer move
LIVERPOOL are reportedly preparing a massive £120 million bid for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, despite the Magpies' strong stance on retaining their star player. The Reds have yet to submit an official offer, but the Swedish forward is a top target as manager Arne Slot looks to bolster his attacking options following Diogo Jota's departure. Isak, who joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad for £63 million in 2022, has been instrumental in the club's recent success. Last season, he netted 23 Premier League goals, helping secure Champions League qualification for the second time in three years. His standout performances include scoring in Newcastle's League Cup final win over Liverpool, ending a 70-year trophy drought for the club. The 25-year-old is currently with Newcastle in Austria for pre-season training and has three years left on his contract. Reports suggest the Magpies are pushing to extend his deal while slapping a £150 million price tag to deter potential buyers. Arsenal are also rumoured to be monitoring the situation. Newcastle's financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund strengthens their position in negotiations, with Isak reportedly content at St James' Park. Meanwhile, Liverpool could face further attacking reshuffles, with Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa linked with exits. In addition to Isak, Liverpool have shown interest in Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, valued at £70 million, who is also on Newcastle's radar. - AFP
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Federico Chiesa set for second chance at Liverpool in shock new role after encouraging pre-season display against Preston
Chiesa likely to stay at Liverpool Touted for new role Impressed against Preston WHAT HAPPENED? According to David Ornstein, Chiesa could fit into a new role at Liverpool in the 2025-26 campaign after starting as a No.9 in the club's first pre-season friendly against Preston last weekend. Advertisement THE BIGGER PICTURE THE BIGGER PICTURE Liverpool are short of options in the No.9 role as Darwin Nunez could move out this summer, while Luis Diaz has attracted strong interest from Bayern Munich. The Reds will be willing to let both players leave if the right offers arrive. As a result, selling Chiesa in the summer transfer window is seemingly not an option for the English champions. DID YOU KNOW? Chiesa has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs, including Cesc Fabregas-led Como. However, it is unlikely now that the Reds will entertain any offers for the 27-year-old. WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL? WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL? The reigning Premier League champions are now scheduled to travel to Asia for their pre-season tour, where they will face AC Milan in Hong Kong on July 26, before taking on Yokohama F. Marinos four days later in Japan.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Arsenal face missing out on Rodrygo transfer with Liverpool ready to ‘go all in' for Real Madrid star
LIVERPOOL are set to make a stunning swoop for Rodrygo, according to reports. Kop chief Arne Slot is eager to add more attacking reinforcements to his arsenal before the new Premier League season gets underway. 3 3 He's already secured the services of coveted attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and is contemplating an audacious £120million bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. But the Dutchman seemingly isn't stopping there, with reports in Spain claiming he's set to raid Real Madrid for Rodrygo. AS claim the Reds will "push firmly" to try to acquire the Brazilian's signature if Luis Diaz leaves Anfield. They also claim the Merseysiders will send a delegation to Madrid in the "coming days" to try to finalise the deal. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is said to be keen on bringing the Brazil international to the Emirates as back-up for star winger Bukayo Saka. Liverpool have been interested in Rodrygo for the best part of a decade. The Kop club almost signed the winger when he was plying his trade with Santos in 2017. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 He revealed: "We didn't close the deal because I didn't want to. "I wanted to stay at Santos even though the offer was very good. £67M Real Madrid Star Rodrygo on Gunners Hit List | From The Sports Desk | Sun Sport "The pathway they promised me would also have been very good for my career. "I was going to finish my studies in England to prepare for European football. It had always been my dream to play in Europe." 'Everything was very good, but my desire spoke louder. I wanted to stay at Santos and make a bit of history at the club. "And that's what happened: I was able to fulfil my dream of playing for Santos. "But it's true, I almost went to Liverpool.'
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool's SIX striker targets if they can't sign Alexander Isak including shock Premier League name, Aston Villa in for Man United star and Arsenal join race for EFL wonderkid: TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL
LIVERPOOL have explored moves for a number of high-profile centre forwards over recent days as well as £150million-rated Alexander Isak. The NEWCASTLE UNITED talisman has long been considered their No 1 target should they go for a striker but the noise out of St James' Park has always been that the Swedish international is not for sale. Liverpool do not wish to enter into a saga but understand Isak is interested in a move to Anfield.
