Former West Ham and Wolves first-team coach Edu Rubio on the prospect of Hugo Ektike joining Liverpool: "He can be a great signing for Liverpool FC. He can play on his own at the front or in a front two.

Liverpool’s Exciting Striker SigningLiverpool are pushing ahead in the transfer market with real intent this summer. Following a brilliant Premier League-winning season under Arne

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after they moved ahead of Newcastle in the race for the Frenchman, who has already agreed terms with the Reds

Liverpool are working on securing a fee below Ekitike’s reported £86.5m release clause, though the final figure could depend on further negotiations. The move will push the Reds’ summer spending beyond £250m, following the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.

He outlined this afternoon ( via X ): ‘Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool. The striker has agreed in principle to the move if a deal can be struck between the clubs, and Liverpool have indicated to Eintracht Frankurt that they are ready to make an official offer. Talks are progressing and things are expected to move quickly.

While his haul of 15 league goals in 2024-25 was a career best, his finishing appears a potential weakness. The 23-year-old underperformed his expected goals total by 6.7 and converted just 12.8% of his shots – with Isak almost twice as lethal in front of goal last season.

Newcastle United are on the hunt for a new centre-forward after seeing a bid for Hugo Ekitike rejected earlier this week.The Magpies look set to lose their transfer battle with Liverpool for the

Liverpool have opened talks with Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Alexander Isak, Arsenal are yet to complete the signing of Viktor Gyokeres and Manchester United's summer has hit a snag