Former West Ham and Wolves first-team coach Edu Rubio on the prospect of Hugo Ektike joining Liverpool: "He can be a great signing for Liverpool FC. He can play on his own at the front or in a front two.

Florian Plettenberg reports that Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké has lodged a transfer request. Ekitiké’s Bundesliga club have been informed that the French striker wishes to move to

Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike are strikers Liverpool have towards the top of their shortlist this summer transfer window as they look to sign a centre-forward

While his haul of 15 league goals in 2024-25 was a career best, his finishing appears a potential weakness. The 23-year-old underperformed his expected goals total by 6.7 and converted just 12.8% of his shots – with Isak almost twice as lethal in front of goal last season.

He outlined this afternoon ( via X ): ‘Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool. The striker has agreed in principle to the move if a deal can be struck between the clubs, and Liverpool have indicated to Eintracht Frankurt that they are ready to make an official offer. Talks are progressing and things are expected to move quickly.

One name dominating the conversation is Alexander Isak, with Panenka LFC offering a fascinating analysis of why the Swedish forward is at the top of Liverpool’s shortlist. “If he’s not available, then they will turn to sign Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool have made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible move for Hugo Ekitike, who is also being targeted by Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on July 14 that Newcastle tried to secure Ekitike via an offer worth around €75million (£64.9m; $86.9m), which was turned down by Frankfurt.

Newcastle United are on the hunt for a new centre-forward after seeing a bid for Hugo Ekitike rejected earlier this week.The Magpies look set to lose their transfer battle with Liverpool for the