Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool transfer latest as request lodged, ‘£87m bid’ and Nunez twist

Liverpool transfer news latest: Hugo Ekitike has agreed personal terms with the Reds as talks take place with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal to sign the striker

Liverpool are in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike after already agreeing on personal terms with the player’s representatives

Discussions with Eintracht Frankfurt as Liverpool negotiate a deal for Hugo Ekitike. The Reds have already agreed to personal terms with the player on a long-term contract.

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They have turned their immediate attention to Ekitike after Newcastle United maintained their stance on not selling Alexander Isak. Their fellow Premier League club have also ended any interest in the French forward after having a £70million offer rejected by Eintracht earlier this week.

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Ekitike has now twice turned Newcastle down, the first time was three-and-a-half years ago, six months before joining Paris Saint-Germain. Here is a round-up of the latest on Ekitike:

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‘Transfer request submitted’

Ekitike is said to have already submitted a transfer request. German publication Sport Bild also claims that the expectation is Liverpool will soon make a €100million (£87million) bid.

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The Reds have reportedly indicated their willingness to meet that asking price. Sport Bild also acknowledges that the Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal have previously proposed an offer of that amount.

However, the Eintracht sporting director, Markus Krosche, reputedly did not pursue a deal. Sport Bild claims that they generally only accept transfer bids when informed by the involved player’s representatives that they have already agreed to personal terms with the interested club.