Liverpool closing in on Hugo Ekitike transfer
The Reds' scouts have been tracking Ekitike since he broke onto the scene at Reims, and he is very well regarded among the club's scouting department.
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As an attacker he is someone who generates a high volume of chances, he can find space inside the box and he will strike a large volume of efforts on goal.
More importantly, Ekitike is fast, and he links-up play really well. He can also drift wide and play on the left-wing and fits into what Arne Slot's philosophy is when it comes to forwards in the sense that he is both a creator and a goalscorer.
Liverpool have been focusing on the completion of the Kerkez and Wirtz deals before moving to sign Ekitike. But it is expected that they will pursue a move for the Frenchman, .
Now Liverpool might have moved a step closer to getting the deal over the line after Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed their latest move in the market.
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Frankfurt have announced the arrival of Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz. Burkardt is a forward and he's seen as Ekitike's replacement.
The fact that the German side have bolstered their ranks in attack, suggests that they will be more open to allowing Ekitike to leave for pastures new when an approach is made.
Without Burkardt, they might have thought twice about selling Ekitike but now the door is wide open for the Frenchman to leave, and Liverpool will be at the front of the queue for his services.
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