Liverpool has begun discussions with Eintracht Frankfurt over striker Hugo Ekitike, amidst a rejected £70m bid from rival club Newcastle.

Newcastle United are working on a deal worth around €75million to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. While an agreement is not yet close, talks are ongoing between the clubs over a potential deal which would eclipse Newcastle’s previous record transfer – the €71.2m they paid Real Sociedad for Alexander Isak in summer 2022.

Liverpool have made 'contact' with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal to sign striker Hugo Ekitike after the Reds approached Newcastle over a £120million swoop for Alexander Isak

Liverpool have been told Alexander Isak is not for sale, so are moving to Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike; the Magpies have seen a new club-record £70m bid turned down for Ekitike; Newcastle have held t

L iverpool have been handed a transfer boost after Eintracht Frankfurt identified a possible replacement for Hugo Ekitike. The Reds have already spent big since the summer window opened and there is no suggestion they are about to stop with stronger links to strikers emerging this week.

The Athletic reports that Liverpool has made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over their striker Hugo Ekitiké. Earlier this week, Newcastle were seemingly the front runners for the 23-year-old as they had a bid rejected by the Bundesliga side, now Liverpool have expressed their interest as they look to sign a striker this summer.

Hugo Ekitike has been targeted by Newcastle but Liverpool are likely to prove a more desirable suitor should they move for the young French striker.

Liverpool have reached out to Eintracht Frankfurt regarding a possible transfer for French forward Hugo Ekitike, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old is one of Europe’s in-demand forwards