Liverpool reach broad agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike | OneFootball

Liverpool have reached a broad agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign French forward Hugo Ekitike, according to The Athletic.

The 23-year-old, who scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances last season, is set to move to Anfield after personal terms with Liverpool were agreed earlier this week.

There is still some work to be done to iron out the finer details with Eintracht, but a total package of over €95 million is currently being discussed.

Ekitike’s recent performances have drawn attention across Europe, sparking a transfer race primarily between Liverpool and Newcastle United.

Newcastle had a club-record £70 million bid rejected for Ekitike, who had made it clear that he wanted to join Liverpool as soon as they formally declared their interest.

While Frankfurt would have liked to keep hold of Ekitike, especially after Omar Marmoush’s departure in January, Liverpool’s offer is too good to turn down.

Ekitike’s omission from Eintracht’s first pre-season friendly has fuelled speculation he is being rested to avoid injury in anticipation of the transfer.

Barring any unforeseen twists, Ekitike will be Liverpool’s sixth signing of the summer. They could be in the market for another addition soon.

Luis Diaz is a transfer target for Bayern Munich. Liverpool have rejected their first offer, but the German club will likely make a renewed offer.

If Liverpool eventually sell Diaz, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has been touted as a strong candidate to replace him.