Liverpool have submitted a bid worth €75 million (£65m/$87m) to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Reds are keen on signing a No.9 this summer and want to wrap up the transfer as soon as possible. Newcastle United were also keen on signing the striker, however, the German club is reportedly prioritising the Reds' offer.
- Liverpool close to signing Ekitike
- Tabled a bid higher than Newcastle
- Frankfurt ready to sell striker to the Reds
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Magpies had earlier seen a £70m ($94.6) offer rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt as they are said to be keen on doing business with the Reds, who have now placed a bid higher than Newcastle's, according to . A report from the suggests that the Premier League champions want to conclude the negotiations this weekend and confirm Ekitike's arrival, who wants to move to Anfield.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Merseyside club had earlier shown interest in signing Newcastle star Alexander Isak and were ready to place a record-breaking £130m ($174m) bid, but the club's Saudi owners categorically refused to sell their top scorer. Talks between the clubs have not progressed, and the Magpies are now preparing a bumper new contract for the Swede.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Liverpool could part ways with their star forward Luis Diaz this summer as the Colombia international is reportedly keen on signing for German champions Bayern Munich and joining up with Harry Kane at the Allianz Arena.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
The Premier League winners will travel to Asia to continue with their pre-season preparations and will next face AC Milan in a friendly on July 26 in Hong Kong.
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