Liverpool ‘make contact’ over Hugo Ekitike transfer
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The Mag on MSNWhat Hugo Ekitike said on explaining why he turned down Newcastle United when at ReimsAre Eddie Howe and Newcastle United finally going to sign Hugo Ekitike? The last 72 hours it has become ever increasingly clear that this is the intention. Newcastle United having made contact with the striker’s representatives to make known to Hugo Ekitike that they want to sign him.
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.
There is only one story in town on the back pages on Wednesday. After Newcastle's initial bid for Hugo Ekitike was turned down by Eintracht Frankfurt, we reported on Tuesday that Liverpool are eyeing up a record deal for forward Alexander Isak.