Liverpool close in on deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool had been weighing up a big-money move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, although with the Magpies warning he is not for sale.
Liverpool close in on deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike, left, is closing in on a deal to join Liverpool (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the PA news agency understands.

Claims of a bid of 90million euros (£78m) being accepted for the Frenchman appear to be wide of the mark, with the two clubs still in negotiations over the fee and the structure of any transfer.

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