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Liverpool’s have agreed personal terms with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Hugo Ekitike after opening talks with Eintracht Frankfurt as the transfer window continues to heat up.
The Premier League champions have already completed plenty of business so far during the summer transfer window ahead of the defence of their top-flight crown.
Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have all entered the fray but it appears that the Reds will not stop there after expressing an interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.
But their attention appears to have swung towards the former Paris Saint-Germain talisman.
Liverpool have already spent over £200m and the Reds show no sign of slowing down either, with recruiting a striker now their priority.
A centre-forward signing could coincide with the expected departure of Darwin Nunez. The potential for Luis Diaz to leave amid interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich would also appear to then strengthen links with Rodrygo.
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Liverpool AGREE personal terms with Hugo Ekitike
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Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)
22:17James Quinlan
Hugo Ekitike ‘transfer request’
Sport BILD believe Hugo Ekitike has submitted an official transfer request in order to help his transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool.
This comes after discussions were opened and personal terms agreed for the Frenchman to become Arne Slot’s latest Reds signing.
Hugo Ekitike
Cristiano Ronaldo intervention
Diario AS believe Cristiano Ronaldo has stepped in and asked his club Al-Nassr to sign Luis Diaz.
Amid interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, the Saudi Pro League also has their eye on Diaz. Liverpool do not wish to sell to anyone though as this latest report claims the winger wants to leave.
It is suggested Ronaldo’s club will be the only ones capable of meeting the Reds’ financial demands.
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.(Image: Marcelo Endelli
20:29James Quinlan
Jarell Quansah on Liverpool exit
Jarell Quansah, who left Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen earlier this month, has spoken to BILD about his move.
“I learned a lot at Liverpool, and I can’t thank everyone enough for that. But I’ve found my own path in football and am now ready for the next step,” he said.
“Leverkusen tried very hard to get me, it was very professional. It was clear to me that Leverkusen would be my first choice if I were to move. If you read the internet, you’ll find 100 rumors and 1,000 teams that are supposedly interested in you. As far as I’m concerned, there was only one team with serious intentions.”
On learning from Virgil van Dijk the 22-year-old added: “What he has is unique, the structure with which he plays. You can’t replicate everything. I can’t single anyone out because I’ve learned from all the defenders at Liverpool. I think they’re happy with my development. I hope I’ll reach their potential one day.”
Jarell Quansah poses in a Bayer Leverkusen shirt after completing his transfer from Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
19:28James Quinlan
Luis Diaz interest
In spite of Liverpool’s strong financial position this summer, Marca suggest Barcelona are hopeful that any more purchases will help push other players towards Anfield’s exit door and benefit them.
This is of course referring to Luis Diaz, who they hold and interest in and Bayern Munich have seen a bid rejected for.
Barca remain attentive to the Colombian’s situation in what remains of the window.
Luis Diaz of Liverpool(Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
18:41James Quinlan
Florian Wirtz’s father on Liverpool transfer
Florian Wirtz’s father, Hans-Joachim, who also acts as the German star’s agent, has been speaking to Der Spiegel about their choice to sign for Liverpool over Bayern Munich earlier this summer.
He said…
“Several clubs were interested, but in the end, Bayern and Liverpool were the only serious contenders.
“I couldn’t make any promises because Florian ultimately makes the decision. At the time [BILD reported he would join Bayern], it was still open. The situation with Bayern was difficult because Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge made an incredible effort and also clearly analyzed the sporting possibilities.
“We had spoken [with Hoeneß] several times before, so he was as objective and fair as I had come to know him. But of course he couldn’t hide his disappointment. After all, he had personally put a lot of effort into this transfer.
“Florian had this feeling, we understood it and supported him completely. We set ourselves a deadline for Thursday [after the secret meeting with Liverpool]. All three of us had the same perception and so we made the decision in favour of Liverpool together. Florian saw the move abroad as a new personal and sporting challenge and therefore chose Liverpool FC. We shared that view.
“You could say that [the conversation with Arne Slot was decisive]. Arne Slot was able to convince Florian on a sporting level. He is also a very pleasant person. Florian’s best coaches were always those who gave him a lot of freedom. And those with the greatest empathy have also reached Florian. He finds the game in England interesting because it thrives on pace and dynamism. Arne Slot presented his playing philosophy, the team tactics in possession and pressing, and how Florian can develop his strengths in it. That made a decisive impression on Florian. The training conditions in Liverpool were also totally impressive. Plus, Florian is now at a good age to move abroad. Once you have a family, you are no longer as independent.
“Vincent Kompany also had very good thoughts and ideas about how he wanted to integrate Florian into the Bayern Munich team. In the end, it was nuances that ultimately influenced the decision, which had to do with the different sporting situations and the role for Florian. And financially, there were no major differences between the two clubs anyway. Once again: Bayern Munich really tried hard, but a decision had to be
Jorrel Hato ‘expectation’
Spanish publication AS expect Liverpool to sign a defender, naming Ajax prodigy Jorrel Hato directly.
The young Dutch international has been linked with Chelsea most recently but also with the Reds during the recent season too as he was invited by close friend Ryan Gravenberch to come and watch a match at Anfield back in January.
Jorrel Hato of Ajax.(Image: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
17:03James Quinlan
Darwin Nunez shock link
Liverpool look to be moving fast on the striker transfer front this week and now it may have had the most unlikeliest of knock-ons to Darwin Nunez’s summer.
The Uruguayan was tipped to leave long before the window opened, now German publication BILD claim he is on the radar of Newcastle United now.
That would be a move totally out of left field with the suggestion being the Magpies have pulled out of interest in signing Hugo Ekitike now that he has agreed personal terms with the Reds. However, Eddie Howe and Co. are also being linked with Victor Osimhem, so it’s not as if Nunez is being named as their sole target now.
Darwin Nunez of Liverpool(Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
15:33Stephen Killen
Liverpool make Hugo Ekitike bid
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly received their first official written offer from Liverpool for Hugo Ekitike.
There is still no agreement, according to Florian Plettenberg.
He adds that previous figures had only been discussed verbally between the clubs and the talks are ongoing.
Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht
Liverpool have no plans to move for Rodrygo
This is Anfield have reported that Liverpool currently have no plans to make a move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.
It comes after reports from Spain and today in England, namely talkSPORT, that the Reds are pushing to sign the Los Blancos outcast as he faces an uncertain future in the capital.
Rodrygo was benched for five consecutive games after being handed a start by Xabi Alonso for their opening Club World Cup encounter against Al-Hilal.
Since then, he was reduced to 27 minutes of action, both of which from the bench as Arda Guler was preferred.
Anthony Gordon, Luis Diaz and Rodrygo – Liverpool transfer news
More from talkSPORT, Liverpool retain an interest in Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon if Luis Diaz is sold.
Alex Crook adds that preliminary talks have also taken place for “wantaway Brazilian” Rodrygo.
It’s said that the talks have taken place with both Liverpool and Real Madrid.
This all falls on Diaz with the Colombian sought-after.
The Reds have said he’s not for sale but the reports suggest that he is pushing for a move and Bayern Munich are readying an improved bid.
Vincent Kompany’s side were willing to pay €100m for Florian Wirtz and if the Bundesliga side bid close to that, Crook believes they would cash in.
Luis Diaz continues to be linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer
Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool
Florian Plettenberg has tweeted that Eintracht Frankfurt have been informed that Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool.
He adds that the move could come quickly with negotiations between the Reds and the Bundesliga club ongoing.
The reporter continues to claim that Newcastle United have pulled out of the race, as Theo contributed earlier.
What are Liverpool going to sign?
A 23-year-old who scored 22 goals in 48 games last season… Let’s have a
Liverpool AGREE personal terms with Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Hugo Ekitike, the ECHO can report.
That was quick wasn’t it?
The player is keen on the move with Liverpool identifying the Frenchman as they look to strengthen their forward options under Arne Slot.
Talks have taken place between Liverpool and Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt over the last 48 hours aimed at brokering a deal.
Liverpool have thrashed out personal terms over a long-term contract following the green light to hold negotiations with the player and his representatives.
Liverpool advancing in Hugo Ekitike talks – money not an issue amid €100m pricetag
The Athletic have reported that Liverpool are advancing in talks to sign Hugo Ekitike.
They claim that personal terms are not expected to be an issue with the current package in excess of €80million.
Meanwhile, Dominic King from the Daily Mail has reiterated that the Frenchman wants to sign for Liverpool.
However, the question is when a bid will be submitted with his release clause currently €100m (£86m), he adds that the money is not an issue for the Reds.
Hugo
Newcastle turn attention to Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa after Liverpool intervention
The dream team are in adding their two pence to the live-blog, what a joy!
Cheers chaps.
TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook says that Newcastle have been out of the Hugo Ekitike running since Liverpool joined the party.
They have seemingly turned their attention to Yoane Wissa, who is also reportedly subject of interest from Tottenham.
Crook adds that he wouldn’t be surprised if the Magpies went for Benjamin Sesko.
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike.(Image: Simon Hofmann/Getty Images)
11:34Stephen Killen
Liverpool have ‘signalled’ that they will pay Eintracht Frankfurt fee
Over in Germany, BILD have reported that the ultimate goal for Hugo Ekitike is to move to Liverpool.
The Frenchman is said to be increasingly hopeful that the Premier League champions will win the race to sign him.
It has been said that Liverpool has signalled to the Bundesliga club that they will pay the £86million transfer fee.
Ekitike latest
Howdy from the ECHO sports desk.
The latest understanding is that while talks are on going between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike with an official bid about to be lodged, personal terms over a long-term agreement have already been agreed by the Reds with the player.
Newcastle are now out of the running and there’s a suggestion Manchester United wanted to sign the player.
But Ekitike is now keen on Anfield. Expect plenty of further developments today.
Newcastle end interest in Ekitike
As reported elsewhere, we understand that Newcastle have ended their interest in Hugo Ekitike.
Path now clear for Liverpool to seal a deal for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker.
Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool have submitted an official bid to the Bundesliga club to sign Hugo Ekitike.
The German outfit have reportedly informed the Reds that they want more with the initial proposal rejected.
However, talks will continue.
The reporter adds that the 23-year-old wants to join Liverpool and there are no issues regarding personal terms.
Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt(Image: Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
11:28Stephen Killen
Liverpool open Hugo Ekitike talks
The ECHO understands that Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a potential move for striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Reds had pinpointed the Frenchman as one of their main attacking targets, alongside Alexander Isak.
However with Newcastle steadfast in their stance that the Sweden international was not for sale, Liverpool have changed tact.
Click here for the full story from Ian Doyle.
Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt(Image: Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
11:23Stephen Killen
Latest Liverpool transfer rumours: Hugo Ekitike talks
Are we all set?
Liverpool are pushing to sign Hugo Ekitike and reports suggest it is about to spark into life.
What a crazy couple of days we have had, from Alexander Isak to now the 23-year-old Frenchman.
