Eintracht Frankfurt have rejected Liverpool’s preliminary provide for striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Premier League champions have reportedly supplied round €80million (£69m) for the Frenchman, in response to switch guru Fabrizio Romano.
Manchester United have been additionally whereas Newcastle, who additionally noticed a bid for Ekitike rebuffed by Eintracht, have now dropped out of the race.
🚨🔴 EXCL: Liverpool have submitted official bid to Eintracht for Hugo Ekitike!
Eintracht already knowledgeable Liverpool that they need extra, proposal rejected nevertheless it was preliminary contact as talks proceed.
Ekitike mentioned 𝐲𝐞𝐬 Liverpool, no points on private phrases. He needs #LFC. pic.twitter.com/AflvOaro2h
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2025
The upshot means Alexander Isak, who was Liverpool’s first selection, is now prone to keep on Tyneside with Arne Slot retraining his full consideration on bolstering his ahead line with 23-year-old Ekitike.
The participant is simply serious about a transfer to Anfield and private phrases are additionally reportedly agreed.
Ekitike to strengthen Liverpool putting choices
Should the deal undergo, Ekitike would bolster a ahead line depleted by the tragic dying of Diogo Jota. Darwin Nunez can also be anticipated to go away with golf equipment in Saudi Arabia monitoring the Uruguay ahead’s state of affairs.
Liverpool have already made waves within the switch market this summer season, setting a membership file by signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an preliminary £100 million, with an additional £16 million doubtlessly due in add-ons.
They have additionally rejected a €67.5million (£58m) provide from Bayern Munich for Colombian winger Luis Diaz, who has flirted with the concept of leaving Anfield for a contemporary problem.
