Liverpool have made an improved bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, according to Ben Jacobs.
The Reds are keen to add a prolific No.9 to their lineup this summer. Darwin Nunez has flattered to deceive since his arrival in 2022, and the heartbreaking passing of Diogo Jota has given the need for a new forward a tragic urgency.
Liverpool initially planned to sell Nunez before dipping into the market for a striker – given that they have already spent north of €200 million on new recruits this summer – but this week the decision was made to act now.
The Reds kicked off the week with an approach for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, but the Magpies maintained their not-for-sale stance. While Liverpool remain attentive to the Swede’s situation, they have pivoted to Hugo Ekitike.
The Anfield club had an opening bid for the Frenchman rejected earlier this week, and they have now returned with an improved offer in hopes of striking a deal before the end of the weekend.
Liverpool make new Ekitike bid
At least that is according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who reports that Liverpool have submitted a new offer worth around €90 million to Eintracht Frankfurt for their star striker.
The Bundesliga side have persistently maintained that they won’t sell the 23-year-old for less than €100m, but there has always been an acceptance that they would agree to a deal if that figure is reached via bonuses.
While Liverpool have yet to give Frankfurt exactly what they want, Jacobs reports that sporting director Richard Hughes and his German counterpart are both hopeful of striking a deal this weekend or in the early stages of next week.
Ekitike has already agreed personal terms with Liverpool and is understood to be very keen on joining the Premier League champions, despite being a boyhood fan of rivals Man Utd.
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