Liverpool, Ekitike and Eintracht Frankfurt
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Hugo Ekitike's £79million transfer to Liverpool has finally been confirmed with fans now realising the Frenchman donned himself in the club's colours before a move was even discussed
Newcastle United attempted to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this month and the Frenchman has now revealed why he joined Liverpool
Hugo Ekitiké's initial price might garner interest, but being new to the Premier League casts doubt over reliability.
Liverpool famously vetoed the £53m signing of Nabil Fekir from Lyon back in June 2018 after becoming aware of a knee issue, once the Frenchman had carried out his medical. Therefore, if something similar occurs during Ekitike’s medical check, those at Anfield could well send him back to Frankfurt.
Alexander Isak is open to the possibility of a move away from Newcastle United this summer, with Liverpool the frontrunners to sign the forward, sources have told ESPN.
Hugo Ekitike is on the verge of joining Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt and it could affect Nicolas Jackson's short-term future at Chelsea.