Liverpool Closing in on Deal to Sign £85m StrikerThe last few days have been dominated by Liverpool’s interest in Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt Hugo Ekitike and they

Newcastle may have been strangely boosted by Liverpool closing in on Ekitike despite their own interest amid an assumption the Reds would then not move for their supposed dream No.9 Alexander Isak, but the Sweden international’s absence from the Magpies’ 4-0 friendly defeat to Celtic on Saturday raised eyebrows.

Liverpool are close to wrapping up a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, thus most likely bringing an end to any talk of a move for Newcastle centre-forward Alexander Isak who reportedly had been keen on swapping St James' Park for Anfield.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed one Liverpool star plans to leave the club. There has been a lot of new faces coming into the AXA training centre for pre-season this summer. In total with Giorgi

Providing an update on the situation, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: “ Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, here we go! Deal in place for fee over €90m for the French striker to join from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially reaching €95m.

Details of Liverpool's deal for Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Hugo Ekitike has been revealed. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool are now ‘advancing’ for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The Reds have already been busy in the transfer market this summer with five new arrivals joining Arne Slot’s title-winning side.

Following claims from Sky Sports in Germany that Liverpool would be ready to outbid Newcastle for Ekitike, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a major update on the situation. Playing down claims Newcastle are in advanced talks over the signing of Ekitike, Romano has reported that the deal is considered ‘off’ at the moment.

Romano outlined: ‘Liverpool have submitted official bid to Eintracht for Hugo Ekitike! Eintracht already informed Liverpool that they want more, proposal rejected but it was initial contact as talks continue. Ekitike said 𝐲𝐞𝐬 Liverpool, no issues on personal terms. He wants #LFC.’