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Liverpool to avoid Darwin Nunez repeat by moving on from €100m 'raw talent'

Football journalist David Lynch believes that he is sceptical about Liverpool signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike during the summer. Liverpool are planning to use the upcoming summer transfer window to make several changes and support head coach Arne Slot.

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What Liverpool sources are really saying about signing Hugo Ekitike this summer – David Lynch

Liverpool may have their eye on Hugo Ekitike as a potential transfer target, however, it seems unlikely that their interest will evolve. The Frankfurt hitman has enjoyed an impressive campaign in the 2024/25 season, registering 30 goal contributions in 44 games (across all competitions).

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 22

Liverpool a bystander as ‘positive contract talks’ held; Fabrizio Romano confirms negotiations firmly underway

Matheus Cunha looks set to be on the move this summer with Manchester United seemingly in the lead for his signature. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news in a recent update on X (formerly Twitter), with the Red Devils already discussing personal terms.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / Caught Offside / April 18

Report: Liverpool learn asking price for 21-goal star with 'the grace of Neymar'

Liverpool are hoping to sign a quality striker at the end of the season and they have identified the Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike as a target. According to a report from Football Insider, the German outfit does not want to lose the player any time soon, and they will demand a significant amount of money if any club comes calling.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 17

Revealed: Liverpool 'seriously considering' potential €85m transfer for electrifying forward

Liverpool are increasingly leaning towards Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as a top target for this summer, CaughtOffside understands. The talented young Frenchman has really caught the eye with 21 goals and eight assists in all competitions so far this season, with a big move looking likely for him before next season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 16

Liverpool considering the signing of player who is a ‘mix between Neymar and Mbappe’

Liverpool are intensifying their pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Teamtalk.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / April 16

German club could be blocking Juventus interest in their player with huge asking price

Juventus are among several European clubs reportedly interested in signing Hugo Ekitike, who is currently enjoying an impressive spell with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 16

Advantage to Arsenal or Liverpool? Newcastle would have to smash transfer record for 29 G/A star

Newcastle United might realistically be out of the race for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike due to his asking price. The talented young Frenchman is enjoying a superb season, contributing an impressive 21 goals and eight assists in all competitions in total.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / To The Lane And Back / April 14

TTLB Opinion: Tottenham must be wary of Frankfurt star who can end their Europa League hopes

Tottenham Hotspur will be gearing up to travel to Germany as their season hangs by a thread with the Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt to be decided this week.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 14

Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal told to pay £86.5m for 21-goal attacker

Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Hugo Ekitike. The 22-year-old French

Soccer News / PSG Talk / April 10

Man Utd’s €80M-Rated Target With PSG Clause Ticks All Liverpool’s Boxes for Blockbuster Move

Liverpool’s interest in signing Ekitike this summer is growing, especially as their pursuit of top target Isak looks less likely to pan out. According to the Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele, the 6-foot-3 striker has now become the player the Reds are “most interested in” ahead of the transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / April 10

Arsenal facing a tough battle from two rivals for Bundesliga striker

Hugo Ekitike could be set for a move to the Premier League next season, with multiple clubs reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of the summer transfer window.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / April 9

Arsenal, Liverpool Advised Against Pursuing €80M-Rated Man Utd Target With PSG Clause

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has shared his thoughts on why he believes top Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool should approach their interest in Ekitike with caution.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / April 3

Summer move expected: Utd now ‘really hot’ for £67m prodigy deemed one of ‘Europe’s hottest prospects’

Hugo Ekitike could very quickly become one of the major transfer sagas of the summer as several clubs kickstart their searches for a prolific goalscorer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / April 3

German club is now expecting an offer from Arsenal for their 80m euros star

Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in signing Hugo Ekitike, and the Gunners are expected to table an offer for him soon. Ekitike has been one of the standout performers at Eintracht Frankfurt, and he has also shown his goal-scoring ability with the France U21 team.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 30

Sky: Juventus join the race for Bundesliga bomber wanted at Man United

Juventus are reportedly interested in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike who has been firing on all cylinders this season. The 22-year-old is a natural centre-forward with an imposing physical presence and an eye for goal.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 30

Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool want €80m star who is ‘a mix between Neymar and Mbappe’

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has become one of the most talked-about names heading into the summer transfer window. Sources have informed CaughtOffside that Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United have added the young attacker to their transfer list.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / March 30

19-goal forward prefers move to Man United since he is a boyhood fan of the club

Manchester United are said to have an edge in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The French forward has had a breakout season in the Bundesliga, netting 19 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 30

Report: Newcastle and Aston Villa receive response from Liverpool target Hugo Ekitike

Aston Villa and Newcastle United face slim chances of signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United all showing strong interest in securing his services.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / March 29

Is Ekitike really a good enough alternative to Alexander Isak?

Due to the high cost of signing Alexander Isak, Arsenal are considering alternative targets to strengthen their squad instead of pursuing the Swedish striker.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / March 29

Man Utd Unwilling to Meet £67M Asking Price for Newcastle Target With PSG Sell-on Clause

GIVE ME SPORT reported on Friday, citing sources, that Manchester United are facing a significant hurdle in their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike. The club won’t be able to meet Eintracht Frankfurt’s £67 million asking price and may have to explore alternative options when the transfer window reopens this summer.

Soccer News / Stretty News / March 28

‘Huge’ fee required: INEOS will be made to work for one target’s signature, he rejected Newcastle in 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt will be doing their utmost to keep hold of star performer Hugo Ekitike this summer amid growing interest across Europe. As is so often the case for up-and-coming talents who’ve been able to quickly prove themselves in top leagues, their clubs are eventually made to concede defeat and sell to the highest bidder.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / March 27

Man United Racing to Edge Liverpool for £67M-Rated Standout With PSG Sell-on Clause

Football Insider reported Thursday that Manchester United are in a race with Newcastle and several top European clubs to sign Hugo Ekitike. United have been closely monitoring the 22-year-old’s performances for Eintracht Frankfurt this season as they look to bring in a new No.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / March 22

‘Already started calling’: Romano drops bombshell ‘expected to leave’ admission over concrete Man Utd target

Eintracht Frankfurt are braced for widespread transfer interest in one of their most exhilarating stars this summer. Indeed, Hugo Ekitike’s stellar performances haven’t gone unnoticed by clubs across Europe – particularly in the Premier League, where, according to Fabrizio Romano, sides have ‘already started calling for the French striker’.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 21

Arsenal and Liverpool are targeting 12 goals Bundesliga star

Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, and a summer move appears to be a strong possibility. The Gunners are expected to bring in a new striker at the end of the season, but it remains uncertain which of their many targets will ultimately arrive at the Emirates.