Liverpool Edge Closer to Hugo Ekitike as Striker Hands in Transfer RequestLiverpool’s summer transfer window has taken an exciting turn with Hugo Ekitike reportedly handing in a transfer request to

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

Liverpool have opened talks to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, sources told ESPN. The Premier League champions have been assessing their options as they look to strengthen their front line, with uncertainty remaining over the future of forward Darwin Núñez.