According to Sport Bild, Frankfurt are holding out for a higher fee, but Liverpool’s strong relationship with the Bundesliga club may smooth negotiations. Ekitike has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Reds and is now awaiting a club-to-club agreement.

Fabrizio Romano didn't reveal how much money was on the table as part of Liverpool's first bid for Hugo Ekitike that was submitted amidst their interest in Alexander Isak

NEWCASTLE’S pursuit of Hugo Ekitike is over after they left talks for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, according to reports. The Magpies saw an opening bid of a club-record £69.5m knocked