Liverpool are on the verge of signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt as the Frenchman is set to undergo his medical this week, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Liverpool and Frankfurt have reached an agreement in principle on a £79million (€91.5 million) deal for Ekitike.
The deal consists of a guaranteed initial fee of £69 million (€80 million), with an additional £10million (€12.5million) in add-ons.
These add-ons are contingent on both the player’s and the club’s success to be fully activated.
Ekitike is expected to travel to the northwest of England later this week to undergo a medical.
Liverpool initiated their pursuit of Ekitike earlier this week after being informed that Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is not available for transfer.
Ekitike is open to a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool being his preferred destination, especially after Newcastle rejected an offer for the player.
The 23-year-old was an unused substitute during his team’s pre-season match against FSV Frankfurt on Saturday.
Following the game, Frankfurt’s manager described Ekitike’s potential departure as “a bitter loss,” according to Sky Germany.
Last season, Ekitike scored 22 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions, playing a key role in Frankfurt’s qualification for the Champions League.
Plettenberg posted on X: “Hugo #Ekitike has been given the green light to travel to Liverpool today for his medical.
“Eintracht are receiving €90 million guaranteed plus €5 million in potential add-ons.
“Contract until 2031. #LFC A full agreement between the clubs was reached yesterday, as exclusively revealed.”
Liverpool have already demonstrated their readiness to spend big this summer, breaking the British transfer record by signing Florian Wirtz for £116million.
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