Liverpool set to make bid for Hugo Ekitike as he prefers move to Anfield
Liverpool are preparing to bid for Hugo Ekitike, as the striker shows a preference for joining the Premier League champions over Newcastle. Talks are ongoing with Eintracht Frankfurt, with Ekitike indicating his desire to move to Liverpool.
Liverpool are set to bid for Hugo Ekitike, the Eintracht Frankfurt striker who prefers a move to the Premier League champions over Newcastle. Anfield officials are in talks with the 23-year-old to finalize personal terms and the fee structure with his club. Ekitike and his representatives have agreed to a six-year contract in principle.
Newcastle and Liverpool have been negotiating with Frankfurt regarding the France Under-21s international. Liverpool has informed Eintracht that they will bid for Ekitike, although his €100m release clause may not be met with the opening offer. Ekitike has expressed his desire to join Liverpool as his preferred destination.
The former Reims and Paris Saint-Germain forward had an impressive season, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists as Eintracht secured a spot in the Champions League.
According to the source: The Guardian.
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