Hugo Ekitike to suffer immediate Liverpool blow after transfer breakthrough

Liverpool nears deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, 23, who agreed to a six-year contract. Ekitike impressed with 22 goals and 12 assists last season. Liverpool’s pursuit intensifies after Newcastle’s interest cooled. Frankfurt acknowledges Ekitike’s likely departure. He could replace Darwin Nunez, linked with a move away from Anfield.

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