Eintracht Frankfurt in negotiations for Mainz striker Jonathan Burkardt | OneFootball

Sky Germany reports that Eintracht Frankfurt have entered negotiations with Mainz over striker Jonathan Burkardt.

Previously, it was reported that Frankfurt had reached an agreement with Burkardt over a move across the the Rhein. The 24-year-old will sign a contract at the club until 2030.

Now, die Adler must reach an agreement with Mainz over a fee.

Frankfurt values Burkardt at around €20m, but die 05ers want more. Part of the reason behind this, reports Bild, is the fact that Burkardt himself will receive part of the transfer fee once the move is completed.

Once the Darmstadt native has moved to Deutsche Bank Park, he can either be used alongside Hugo Ekitiké or he can act as a replacement for the Frenchman in the event that he leaves the club this summer amid interest from the Premier League.

Burkardt helped Mainz qualify for the UEFA Conference League this season as they finished seventh in the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old ended the year with 18 goals and two assists, making him the top scoring German in the league, and he was able to play his way into the German national team.

GGFN | Jack Meenan