Liverpool Football Club is on the verge of signing French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth over £70 million. The Reds have agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old, who is reportedly keen on joining the Premier League champion
Transfer Fee: The deal is expected to be worth between £75-80 million, surpassing Newcastle United’s initial £70 million offer that was rejected by Frankfurt.
Contract: Ekitike is set to sign a six-year contract with Liverpool, solidifying his long-term commitment to the club.
Player Profile: The French striker impressed vastly in his first full Bundesliga season, scoring 22 goals and registering 12 assists in 48 matches across all competitions .
Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy
The signing of Ekitike will push Liverpool’s summer spending beyond £250 million, following the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez.
Darwin Nunez Exit: The club is expected to offload Darwin Nunez, with interest from Saudi Arabia and Serie A clubs potentially generating a fee in the region of £70 million
Why Ekitike?
Ekitike offers a technically gifted profile, fitting Liverpool’s recruitment strategy with Champions League-level potential.
The striker’s direct style and composure in the final third would provide a different dynamic to Liverpool’s attack.
Ekitike has shown he can operate in a two-striker system and thrive under a pressing-based system, aligning with Arne Slot’s tactical identity .
