Liverpool have been searching for a new striker this summer and are close to signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitiké.

The 23-year-old registered 22 goals and 12 assists last term for Eintracht and was named in the Bundesliga team of the season.

Liverpool are in the market for a new striker and are locked in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal which would see Hugo Ekitike head to Anfield for big money

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with young striker Hugo Ekitike after fending off strong interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle United, and will now be working on agreeing a fee with Frankfurt.

Liverpool Edge Closer to Hugo Ekitike as Striker Hands in Transfer RequestLiverpool’s summer transfer window has taken an exciting turn with Hugo Ekitike reportedly handing in a transfer request to

The Fenway Sports Group-owned club is set to splash the cash again in the 2025 summer transfer market, this time on a new striker.

After Liverpool splashed out on Florian Wirtz, another highly talented young forward is now on the verge of joining Anfield

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

Liverpool are said to have reacted to Newcastle shutting the door on Isak talks by launching a bid for Ekitike, and Fabrizio Romano reports on Thursday morning that they are now ahead of the Magpies in the race to sign the French forward. The Reds expect to sign Ekitike if all hopes of an Isak deal end.