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Liverpool have emerged as a major contender to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, as talks between the two clubs intensify over a potential transfer. After Newcastle United’s club-record bid of around £70 million was rejected, Liverpool have entered serious negotiations and are expected to make their own formal offer[3]. Ekitike, who scored 22 goals and contributed 12 assists in 48 games for Frankfurt last season, is now the top striker target for Liverpool following their acquisition of Florian Wirtz and a failed pursuit of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak[3][6].

Newcastle remain determined to secure Ekitike, having agreed personal terms and readied an €80 million transfer offer, which would break their club record should the deal succeed. The player’s agent has been in Newcastle to resolve the final details, and his former club Paris Saint-Germain is set to receive 20% of the transfer fee if the deal goes through. Despite this, Frankfurt have so far been firm on their valuation, seeking a fee closer to Ekitike’s €100 million (£86.6 million) release clause[2][3][5].

Manchester United are also reportedly interested, exploring the possibility of a player-plus-cash exchange to rival Newcastle’s and Liverpool’s bids. Chelsea have shown interest as well, adding to Ekitike’s status as one of Europe’s most sought-after young strikers this summer[4][5].

Ekitike’s breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, highlighted by his productivity and all-round forward play, has prompted high demand. Both Liverpool and Newcastle view him as an ideal addition to their attacks, with Liverpool’s current focus shifting to Ekitike after being told that Newcastle’s Isak is not for sale[6][7].

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