There is an intense striker battle going on on the ball island. Arsenal are chasing Sesko, then Victor Gyökeres, Manchester United are chasing…, well, who is really still relevant for Old Trafford? Not good to say. At Anfield, a giant bid for Alexander Isak has turned football England on its head. Now it is reported that Liverpool have agreed with a new striker – from the Bundesliga.
According to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, the Merseyside club have agreed a six-year contract with Hugo Ekitike. The French striker has reportedly rejected Manchester United in the last 24 hours, while Newcastle have withdrawn their strong interest in bringing the Eintracht-Frankfurt star to St. James’ Park.
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The French journalist claims the personal terms are in place, where the 23-year-old, according to the hyperactive transfer journalist Romano, only wants a transfer to Liverpool.
Now the final phases of negotiations between Liverpool and Eintracht remain – which are reported to go the way. German Sky Sports reported Newcastle had their bid of £70 million rejected, it is expected that Liverpool will start with this as a starting point.
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Last season, Ekitike scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances in an Eintracht shirt. Now it’s time for the Premier League’s best club.
