Liverpool Agree £82m Deal for Hugo Ekitike
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Liverpool.com on MSNHugo Ekitike was wanted by two more Premier League teams before Liverpool pipped NewcastleTwo more of Liverpool's Premier League rivals were interested in signing striker Hugo Ekitike before the Reds beat Newcastle to agreeing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt
Can they afford him? What would the deal mean for Isak? Our reporters dissect the news Newcastle are in talks to sign the French forward
Eddie Howe wanted Joao Pedro before Chelsea reached a £60m agreement with Brighton, with Newcastle keen on attacking reinforcements after releasing Callum Wilson. Newcastle then turned attention towards Hugo Ekitike, only for Liverpool to swoop in and shake hands with Eintracht Frankfurt on a £79m fee for the Frenchman.
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It's little wonder Juventus are keen to bring him back to Turin but having just signed Canadian Jonathan David on a free transfer but big wages, and with ongoing concerns over Dusan Vhlovic's status in the squad, the Old Lady have stalled on a deal for Kolo Muani.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot took centre stage to help convince Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike to reject a move to Newcastle United and St. James’ Park in favour of Anfield, according to