Liverpool have fully agreed a record-breaking fee with Eintracht Frankfurt for striker Hugo Ekitike, who is set to undergo a medical soon.

It was previously reported early in the week that Newcastle United had seen an €80m (£69.5m) offer rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike. I would have been more than happy for United to have signed the 23 year old as second striker to Alexander Isak,

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But there has been progress with Hugo Ekitike, who was Newcastle's main target for this window. A bid has been sent to Frankfurt for him by the Reds and talks have turned into serious negotiations. Now, we might see Liverpool attempt to go one further by looking at their replacement target.

Hugo Ekitike already can't wait to work with Arne Slot at Anfield follow Liverpool's improved bid for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker.

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Liverpool have been searching for a new striker this summer and are edging closer to signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitiké.

BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan has been talking about the situation regarding Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United and Liverpool.

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