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⚠️ Liverpool closing in on agreement with Hugo Ekitike
According to information from journalist Fabrice Hawkins, French striker Hugo Ekitike would be very close to becoming a new player for Liverpool, in an agreement that would include a six-year contract. Although the English club and the player have advanced in negotiations, nothing has been officially confirmed by the parties involved and the agreement between clubs is still pending. Ekitike, currently at Eintracht Frankfurt, comes from a standout season in the Bundesliga and has been closely followed by several top-level clubs. His young, fast, and goal-scoring profile fits the style that the new 'red' project is looking for under the orders of Arne Slot. If the operation is confirmed, it would be a long-term bet by Liverpool, reinforcing their attack with one of the most interesting prospects in European football. For now, official confirmation is expected in the coming days. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV - AFP or licensors
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Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool ‘Advancing in Talks' to Sign £85m Striker
Liverpool Closing in on Deal to Sign £85m Striker The last few days have been dominated by Liverpool's interest in Newcastle United's Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt Hugo Ekitike and they look set to sign one of their targets soon. A striker has been at the top of the priority list for Liverpool over recent weeks, after completing the signings of Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez early in the window. Darwin Nunez is still set to leave this summer, whilst Luis Diaz's future remains uncertain amid interest from Bayern Munich and a couple of Saudi clubs. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are close to finally getting their striker and are expected to beat Newcastle United to the signing of Ekitike. 'Understand Newcastle have now already left talks for Hugo Ekitike, deal considered off at this stage.' '#NUFC now focus on different targets as since Monday bid got rejected, Liverpool entered race + there were no advances with the Magpies.' 'Liverpool are now advancing.' This comes after an earlier report from Romano, suggesting Liverpool are also making significant progress in club to club talks with Eintracht Frankfurt, who are expected to be holding out for around £85million. 'Understand Liverpool are advancing today in club to club talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike.' 'While Isak deal depends on final decision by Newcastle as they insist on not-for-sale stance…' 'Liverpool also progressing on both club and player side for Ekitike.' It now looks unlikely Liverpool won't be signing Alexander Isak this summer, but they are signing one of the most talented young forwards in the world, who fits Isak's profile perfectly. He's far from the end product but Liverpool will be confident that they can turn him into one of Europe's elite forwards after shining for Frankfurt last season. The 23-year-old scored 22 goals in all competitons last season, as well as notching 12 assists.
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Newcastle turn to Brentford forward after cooling Ekitike interest
Newcastle United are exploring a move to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford after cooling their interest in Hugo Ekitike. Eddie Howe's side had an offer of €75m (£64m) turned down for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Ekitike earlier this month. The Magpies have not submitted an improved bid for the Frenchman. Liverpool are now pushing to sign Ekitike and are advancing in negotiations with the Bundesliga side. The interest from the Premier League champions has led Newcastle to consider alternatives, with Wissa now on their radar. The Athletic are reporting that no contact has yet been made with Brentford but Wissa is a player of interest. Newcastle are determined to bring in another forward to support Alexander Isak, following Callum Wilson's exit from St James' Park. Wissa scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season, as many non-penalty goals as both Isak and Erling Haaland. Only Mohamed Salah (20) managed more in the division. He thrived amid a more regular role in West London, following the sale of Ivan Toney to the Saudi Pro League. Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed interest in Wissa, with Brentford battling to hold onto their leading assets. Thomas Frank has already left to take charge of Spurs, while captain Christian Norgaard has joined Arsenal. Elsewhere, Manchester United remain in talks to sign Bryan Mbeumo and Brentford are reluctant to lose both the Cameroonian and Wissa in the same transfer window. The latter has 12 months to run on his current contract, though Brentford have the option to extend for a further season. Brentford value the 28-year-old at around £40m. Read – See more – Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: | | | |
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20 minutes ago
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Gossip: Captain Morsy to depart for Middle East
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy, 33, is set to depart the side on a lucrative deal with Kuwait FC after negotiations to extend the Egypt midfielder's contract were unsuccessful. (East Anglian Daily Times), externalThe Tractor Boys have also seen talks with Toluca and Mexico midfielder Marcel Ruiz fall through after the 24-year-old withdrew from discussions to stay with the Mexican side. (Super Deportivo - in Spanish), externalWant more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.
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Liverpool advancing in talks with Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike transfer
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. The Athletic previously reported that Liverpool had made contact with Frankfurt over a possible move for the Frenchman, who had also been targeted by Newcastle United, but a move to Anfield had always been Ekitike's preference. Advertisement Manchester United also admire the striker, although they have made no formal approach over a transfer. Frankfurt rejected an offer from Newcastle of around €75million (£64.9m; $86.9m) for Ekitike, in whom the Premier League side cooled their interest as they pursued a deal for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. Ekitike scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists across all competitions for Frankfurt last season after signing for the Bundesliga club permanently in a deal worth €17.5m in the summer of 2024, following a loan spell from PSG in the previous campaign. Liverpool's move for Ekitike coincides with the Anfield club's pursuit of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak. Liverpool communicated their interest about doing a deal in the region of £120m for the 25-year-old Sweden international. Arne Slot's squad is likely to have exits in the coming weeks with the club open to offers for Darwin Nunez, while winger Luiz Diaz has informed Liverpool of his desire to leave. Liverpool have been busy in the summer transfer window, signing playmaker Florian Wirtz in a club record deal alongside his former Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong and full-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. Additional reporting from Sebastian Stafford-Bloor and James Pearce (KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
