Liverpool are getting very close to completing the deal to recruit striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The draft agreement for the French international has been finalized following the recent positive talks between the two sides. If there is no change, Ekitike will become the next rookie to arrive at Anfield in this summer transfer window.
The Kop shifted their attention to Ekitike earlier this week after Newcastle's offer to sign Alexander Isak was rejected. With the "Magpies" currently no chance to compete for Ekitike's signature, Liverpool have almost no potential opponents.
Earlier this week, sources said Liverpool had proactively contacted Frankfurt to begin the process of recruiting Ekitike. This move shows the clear determination of the Anfield team in strengthening the attack before the new season.
With individual terms agreed in a 6-year contract, Liverpool and Frankfurt are about to complete a famous transfer deal. The fact that the two sides have only finalized some final details shows that the day Ekitike arrives at Anfield is just a matter of time.
According to British media, Frankfurt could earn a record transfer fee - exceeding the 95 million Euros they received when selling Randal Kolo Muani to Paris St-Germain. This could be the biggest signing in the history of the German national team, marking a financial milestone.
In contrast, this is another significant investment of Liverpool in the transfer market. The Merseyside side have previously broken English football records with a £116m signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer. The pursuit of Ekitike shows that the "Red Brigade" is serious in rebuilding the attack.
The reigning Premier League champions have identified adding a new striker as a top priority in this summer's transfer window. Darwin Nunez is likely to leave Anfield after an unimpressive season.
Although he has maintained interest in Isak, Liverpool has shifted their focus to Ekitike, after the Frenchman scored 22 goals and 12 assists in the 2024-2025 Bundesliga season.
Liverpool and Frankfurt are expected to resume talks this Sunday to complete the deal. Although the two sides still have some details to agree on before signing the official contract, the individual terms for the French player are not without any obstacles. Ekitike also expressed their desire to join Anfield and become part of The Kop.
If everything goes smoothly in the coming days, Ekitike will become the third Bundesliga rookie to join Anfield this summer, after Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. In addition, Milos Kerkez has also joined Liverpool from Bournemouth.
