Hugo Ekitike would have made a decision on whom he would prefer to join Liverpool and Newcastle this summer while the two clubs continue to fight for one of the most sought -after attackers in Europe.
He is undoubtedly the most sought after striker in world football at the moment.
Ekitike, 23, is continued by several clubs across Europe after the former Paris Saint-Germain striker helped Bundesliga to the Bundesliga Eintracht Frankfurt team in terms of qualification in the Champions League with 22 goals and 13 assists in 2024/25.
Manchester United entered the race to sign Ekitike in May and still closely monitored the situation, according to Sky Reporter Florian Prettenberg.
Liverpool, on the other hand, contacted Eintracht Frankfurt in the last 48 hours to record their interest again. Alexander Isak seems to be their number one goal, but if they fail to sign the Swedish, Ekitike would be the next online.
Newcastle, on the other hand, is determined to keep Isak and sign Ekitike. In fact, earlier this week, Francfurt refused an offer of 70 million pounds from the Magpies club for Ekitike when they appreciate it at 85 million pounds sterling.
In the middle of the current transfer war, journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft revealed that Ekitike “prefers” a move to Liverpool this summer.
Talk to ESPN FC’s Youtube channelFjorttoft opened up on the saga.
“What I hear is that Ekitike is not for sale, but we know the strategy of Eintracht Francfurt,” he started. “They signed Muani at PSG for € 95 + 5 million, they sold Marmoush in Manchester City for 80 million euros. Its price (from Ekitike) is now 100 million euros.
“He’s the Joker in the Liverpool-Newcastle thing. If Liverpool cannot get Isak, they may go for Ekitike.
“What I understand is that the player prefers to play to Liverpool. But, he is very relaxed because he knows that he can play in the Champions League with Eintracht Francfurt, and Eintracht Frankfurt, for the first time in the Champions League and in the sale of Marmoush and Muani.”
Fjortoft added: “But I can tell you, Ekitike prefers Liverpool Football Club.”
The last update on Hugo Ekitike while Liverpool makes the position clear
Liverpool is ready to do everything for Ekitike and beat Newcastle to Punch.
The Reds have not yet made an official offer, but Sky Florian Prettenberg Posted an interesting update Wednesday evening, suggesting that Liverpool is ready to pay more than Newcastle offered to Ekitike.
Fabrizio Romano Thursday morning, also delivered an update suggesting that Liverpool “progresses today” in club discussions at Club with Eintracht for Ekitike.
He added: “Although the Isak agreement depends on the final decision of Newcastle while they insist on the position without sale, Liverpool also progresses on the side of the club and the player for Ekitike.”
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