Liverpool has confirmed an agreement to sign French Under-21 striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial transfer fee of £69 million. Potential add-ons may increase the total to £79 million. Ekitike, 23, has performed well in the Bundesliga, contributing to 29 goals in 47 matches. He will undergo a medical on Tuesday and is expected to join Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Asia shortly after signing a six-year contract. He joins a list of notable transfers made by Liverpool this summer, including Florian Wirtz and defenders Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.
Liverpool have agreed an initial £69 million fee to sign France Under-21 striker Hugo Ekitike from German side Eintracht Frankfurt. The 23-year-old has been directly involved in 29 goals in 47 Bundesliga matches, showcasing his skill and potential as a forward. Following the agreement, Ekitike is expected to complete a medical on Tuesday and subsequently sign a six-year deal with Liverpool, joining the club ahead of their pre-season Asian tour.
Ekitike joins several other significant signings for Liverpool in the summer transfer window, including midfielder Florian Wirtz, who could set a British-record at £116m, and defenders Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong for a combined £70m. This flurry of acquisitions indicates Liverpool's push to strengthen their squad in anticipation of upcoming competitions.
Prior to Liverpool's agreement, Newcastle had shown interest in Ekitike, having a £70m bid rejected. Their pursuit of Alexander Isak suggests they are focusing on improving their attacking options, while Ekitike's commitment to Liverpool reflects his rising profile in European football.
Ekitike's career began at Reims, where he debuted in 2020, before experiencing a loan spell with Vejle Boldklub. His time at PSG included limited appearances, and after a loan to Frankfurt where he finished the season strong, he now seeks regular playtime at Liverpool.
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