Hugo Ekitiké is shaping up as the next big move in the summer market. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward, who had been linked for weeks with Newcastle, is now closer to joining Liverpool. The Anfield club has accelerated negotiations in recent days and is well positioned to seal a deal that could reach 100 million euros.

The Reds are recruiting from a position of strength having secured the Premier League title last season but know they must spend big to acquire their long-term No.9. They have whittled their search down to two players: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.