{"id":251964,"date":"2025-07-09T23:17:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T23:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/251964\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T23:17:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T23:17:17","slug":"liverpool-are-leading-the-race-to-sign-70million-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/251964\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool are ‘Leading the Race’ to Sign \u00a370million Striker"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arne Slot has already captured the signatures of Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez this summer in a \u00a3200m+ spending spree. All four players arrived in training for the first time on Tuesday and are expected to feature in Liverpool\u2019s pre-season friendly against Preston North End on Sunday.<\/p>\n

But Liverpool\u2019s summer business is far from done and a centre-forward could be next on Slot\u2019s list.<\/p>\n

According to reliable transfer journalist Nicolo Schira, Liverpool could be closing in on a major addition to their front line.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLiverpool are currently leading the race to try to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker has given his availability for a contract until 2030. Opened talks,\u201d said Schira on X.<\/p>\n

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#Liverpool<\/a> are currently leading the race to try to sign Hugo #Ekitik\u00e8<\/a> from #EintrachtFrankfurt<\/a>. The striker has given his availability for a contract until 2030. Opened talks. #transfers<\/a> #LFC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/v2KO3MY6gh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nicol\u00f2 Schira (@NicoSchira) July 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Frankfurt are expected to be seeking around \u00a380million for Ekitike this summer, but there\u2019s a belief that a deal could be struck around the \u00a370million mark.<\/p>\n

The news comes as Liverpool remain locked in discussions with Napoli over a move for Darwin Nunez. The Reds have reportedly rejected a \u00a347.5million bid for the Uruguayan but are unlikely to receive a bid in the region of the \u00a370million that they rejected from Saudi Arabia in January.<\/p>\n

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool aren\u2019t alone in the race to sign Ekitike.<\/p>\n

\u201cHugo Ekitike keeps attracting interest from the Premier League with Newcastle keen on the striker.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMore Premier League clubs remain also informed on the situation, after Liverpool and Chelsea calls in June,\u201d said Romano.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Hugo Ekitike keeps attracting interest from Premier League with Newcastle keen on the striker.<\/p>\n

More Premier League clubs remain also informed on situation, after Liverpool and Chelsea calls in June.<\/p>\n

Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah called in recent weeks but his priority is Europe. pic.twitter.com\/GbCSzFFTTF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Of course some supporters will be keen to see if Newcastle United\u2019s interest in the Frenchman could be linked with a potential move from Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak.<\/p>\n

Although it would take a bid worth upwards of \u00a3120million to begin negotiations to sign the Swedish forward, a move hasn\u2019t yet been ruled out by people close to the club.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that a move for Ekitike is much more likely than a move for Isak, but it remains certain that Liverpool will sign a striker this summer. Arsenal are closing in on Viktor Gyokeres, Chelsea have signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, and Galatasaray are leading the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli.<\/p>\n

That essentially leaves both Isak and Ekitike as the two names strongly linked with a move to Anfield, so both moves could be one to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

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