Liverpool have reportedly initiated talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike this summer.

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Per Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have now emerged as serious contenders to sign French forward Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds have held talks with the Bundesliga side and are ready to challenge Chelsea in the transfer race. The report adds that Frankfurt are yet to receive a formal offer for the striker, but they are sticking to their demand of a €100 million (£84m/$113m)

Ekitike enjoyed tremendous success in the 2024-25 campaign in Germany as he scored 22 goals and provided eight assists in 48 matches across all competitions and played a crucial role in Frankfurt finishing third in the Bundesliga and securing a Champions League berth.

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Both Arne Slot and CEO Michael Edwards are known to be admirers of the former Paris Saint-Germain striker, but the Merseyside club will face stiff competition from Chelsea, who are also in the market in search of a quality No.9.