The Reds are putting the finishing touches to a second bid they hope will be sufficient to make Ekitike their latest acquisition of a busy summer as Arne Slot looks to update the squad that romped to the Premier League title last season.Frankfurt rejected an offer of €80million (£69.4m) from Newcastle United last week and want nearer to €100m (£86.7m) for a player who started his career at Reims and then spent 18 months at Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Germany at the start of 2024.Full story: <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-close-hugo-ekitike-transfer-32096774" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>

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Liverpool are close to thrashing out an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for striker Hugo Ekitike. The Reds are putting the finishing touches to a second bid.

Liverpool close to Hugo Ekitike transfer as talks continue over £78m compromise

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