Ekitike to Join Reds in HK After £69m Transfer

Liverpool have agreed to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth an initial £69 million (S$119 million), according to reports on July 21.

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LONDON - Liverpool have agreed to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth an initial £69 million (S$119 million), according to reports on July 21.

The English Premier League champions switched their focus to Ekitike following Newcastle United's refusal to sell Sweden striker Alexander Isak, whom they value at around £150 million.

Newcastle and Manchester United were also interested in Ekitike, but Liverpool look set to win the race for one of Europe's hottest young stars.

The Reds are believed to have agreed to potentially a further £10 million in add-ons to sign the 23-year-old Frenchman, whose overall price tag could reach £79 million.

Once the transfer is completed, Ekitike will link up with Arne Slot's side on their pre-season tour of Asia.