Instead of considering the refusal of Newcastle to negotiate Alexander Isak – for whom they were willing to splash 140 million euros (almost $ 152 million), Liverpool has ready to sign a new striker: Hugo Ekitiké.
The French striker, who spent the past year in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt, was also on the Newcastle radar – regardless of what is happening with Isak. But according to the latest reports, Ekitiké agreed the conditions with Liverpool – a six -year contract that would hold him in Anfield until 2031. Journalist Fabrizio Romano described the operation: “The player only wants to go to Liverpool”.
Newcastle and United fall from the race for Ekitiké
That was the offensive that was launched yesterday by the technical department of Liverpool that Newcastle was forced to give up the negotiations. The same amounted to Manchester United, who also followed the 23-year-old, but whose offer was downright rejected. However, the conversations between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt are still underway after the first contact.
Although Fabrizio Romano exclusively reported that “Liverpool has submitted an official offer”, which has been rejected, as Frankfurt told the Premier League champions to resolve their bid, reports the athletic reports: “The offer of the club to sign the 23-year-old striker is not expected.”
If the move continues, this would mark the summer signing of Liverpool, which contributes to those who have already been completed: Florian Wirtz ($ 148 million), Milos Kerkez ($ 51 million) and Jeremie Frimpong ($ 43.5 million). The plan is to build on the their 20th Premier League title instead of seeing that it will be a passing success by not strengthening the team.
Magpies recruiting is struggling
For Newcastle it is again a setback of their summer recruitment program. The Magpies missed Dean Huijsen, who signed for Real Madrid; They also did not succeed in the signing sessions of Bryan Mbeumo, (who reached an agreement with United), and João Pedro, a target since 2022 and that seemed to Chelsea at the recent club World Cup.
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