Liverpool ‘reach Hugo Ekitike transfer agreement’ as contract details emergeLiverpool secures Hugo Ekitike on a six-year contract, beating Newcastle in the race for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker. The Reds swooped in after learning Alexander Isak was unavailable, thwarting Newcastle’s plans for a formidable Ekitike-Isak partnership. RMC Sport reports Ekitike chose Liverpool over the Magpies, ending Newcastle’s pursuit.