LONDON, United Kingdom, Jul 17 – Liverpool are in superior talks to signal Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth over £70m.
Multiple sources have indicated that Liverpool intention to have the switch wrapped up by the weekend.
Newcastle have already had a £70million supply for Ekitike rejected by Frankfurt, with Liverpool’s supply anticipated to surpass the Magpies’ bid.
Ekitike is open to becoming a member of the Premier League champions, who wish to signal a brand new central striker.
Liverpool have additionally proven a serious curiosity in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, however the Magpies are adamant the Swede isn’t on the market at any worth.
Liverpool have already signed midfielder Florian Wirtz in a possible British report £116m deal this summer season and paid £40m and £30m respectively for full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.
Newcastle are anticipated to speed up their curiosity in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa within the subsequent 24 hours after their very own makes an attempt to land Ekitike slowed.
