Liverpool agree €91m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike
The talented 23-year-old scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga club after last summer making his loan move from Paris St Germain permanent.
Newcastle and Manchester United have been among the interested parties but Premier League champions Liverpool look set to sign Ekitike.
It's understood the Reds have agreed to pay a guaranteed €79.5m (£69m) to sign the France U21 international, with a further €11.5m (£10m) possible in add-ons.
Advertisement
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Extra.ie
13 minutes ago
- Extra.ie
Diogo Jota immortalised at Anfield as Liverpool FC unveil lasting tribute
Liverpool FC have confirmed that a permanent tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva will be introduced at Anfield in the near future. Diogo and Andre were both tragically killed in a car accident at the beginning of this month and tributes have been pouring in for the brothers ever since. Diogo wore the number 20 for Liverpool and that shirt was recently retired by the club to honour his legacy. Thousands have paid tribute to Diogo and Andre. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA After consulting with Diogo's family, Liverpool confirmed that no member of a team across all levels of the club would wear the number 20 out of respect. Since the two Portuguese footballers died, thousands of physical tributes such as flowers, scarves, works of art, cards, banners and opposition jerseys have been placed to create a beautiful memorial at Anfield. The area was used by thousands, including Liverpool's squad and staff along with their friends and family, to pay their respects to the brothers. Diogo and Andre were both tragically killed in a car accident at the beginning of this month and tributes have been pouring in for the brothers ever since. Pic: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Liverpool have since provided updates on how they will honour Diogo and Andre with more permanent tributes moving forward. The thousands of physical tributes outside Anfield have been gradually removed over the course of the last week and carefully separated and safely stored. Floral tributes will then be composted and used in flower beds across all club sites, including Anfield, the AXA Training Centre and AXA Melwood Training Centre.y Diogo wore the number 20 for Liverpool and that shirt was recently retired by the club to honour his legacy. Pic:The remaining artefacts will be recycled by a specialist company and used to help create a permanent memorial sculpture that will become a future focal point of remembrance at Anfield. In the meantime, a temporary area of reflection has been created at Anfield so people can continue to pay their respects. Supporters that want to honour Diogo by getting his name and number on the back of a jersey can do so in official club stores or via their official online store and all profits will go to LFC Foundation, the club's official charity. After consulting with Diogo's family, Liverpool confirmed that no member of a team across all levels of the club would wear the number 20 out of respect. Pic: PA The Foundation has committed to creating a grassroots football programme in Diogo's name. Supporters will also have the chance to pay their respects during all of Liverpool's pre-season games, including their return to Anfield on August 4 for a double-header against Spanish side Athletic Club. For two pre-season games that are happening in Asia, the players' shirts will include a specially designed patch that will display 'Diogo J. 20'. A floral tribute will also be laid before kick-off at the games in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Anfield. When Liverpool's new kits are launched on August 1, players will display their own tribute with a specially made 'Forever 20' emblem printed into their shirts and stadium jackets, which will remain in place for the entire season. The main commemoration, including a special fan mosaic and a minute of silence, is being planned for the first game of the Premier League season, against Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday August 15. Liverpool stated that they are expressing their 'heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has taken the time, and continues to take the time, to leave tributes in honour of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at Anfield'.
The Irish Sun
43 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Arne Slot confirms Luis Diaz's Liverpool future in doubt after winger left out of squad for AC Milan clash
ARNE SLOT has confirmed Luis Diaz's future at Liverpool is uncertain. The Reds boss told reporters the winger had been left out of the squad to face 3 Arne Slot has confirmed Luis Diaz's future at Liverpool is uncertain Credit: Getty 3 Diaz has been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich Credit: Reuters Diaz, 28, has been the subject of transfer talk away from Anfield, with the likes of However, Barcelona's deal to land Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United has left the Bundesliga giants as the only remaining suitor for the Colombian. Diaz has informed the club of his desire to leave. He was then left out of the squad completely for the friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong, which they lost 4-2. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Asked why Diaz was left out, Slot said: "He's training really well with us. "But we've decided, for now, not to play him yet. 'I'm used to talking to most of my players on a regular basis, like I said, Lucho is training really well and we've decided he's not playing at the moment. "I cannot comment much more about that." Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Darwin Nunez was also left out of the squad. However, while the Uruguayan has also been linked with a transfer away, he was left out due to a minor injury. Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes discuss Alexander Isak's future after Newcastle star's transfer bombshell Slot added: "In Darwin's situation, he's also trained really well and played a few good games for us, but he was injured, so we didn't want to take a risk with him as well." Liverpool have landed The four players have taken the club's spending to nearly £300million. And they have now been linked with Newcastle star Alexander Isak, in what could be a British transfer record fee. However, a move for the Swede is said to not be a priority for Liverpool at this stage. Isak has his heart set on joining the Reds, On Isak's future, Liverpool's pre-season schedule sees them take on Japanese side Yokohama FM on Wednesday. 3
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
England ace and love rat Jermain Defoe, 42, dating stunning recruiter 11 years his junior
FORMER England striker JERMAIN DEFOE can never stay single for too long. And now I can reveal that the ex-Premier League star is dating recruiter Farran Tomlin - 11 years his junior. Advertisement 4 Former England striker Jermain Defoe can never stay single for too long Credit: Getty 4 Farran Tomlin is 11 years his junior Credit: Supplied The pair were spotted in the British Airways First Class lounge at London's Heathrow Airport last week - before jetting off on a romantic getaway to Bodrum in Turkey. A source said: 'The pair were very loved-up and enjoying the perks of the lounge before their flight.' Turkish singer Dilek Sert Erdogan posted a snap of the couple at the five-star Lujo Hotel Bodrum, captioned: 'The amazing Jermain Defoe and his lovely wife Farran came to see our show. 'Even after I got off stage, they were still there… Advertisement Read More on Jermain Defoe 'Later, Farran messaged me saying: 'Jermain said: 'We have to stay afterwards - and let her know what an amazing voice she has.' How sweet is that?' 'We had a lovely little chat - they're such warm, genuine people. One by one they sparkle but together they shine!' In 2023 Jermain was caught kissing wedding planner Paige Mallabourn-Edmondson at a hotel in Lancashire - days after appearing on a red carpet with his influencer girlfriend Alisha LeMay. It came after Jermain left his wife Donna Tierney for Alisha after less than a year of marriage . Advertisement Most read in Sport Breaking Exclusive Let's hope Jermain doesn't stray this time… 4 Turkish singer Dilek Sert Erdogan posted a snap of the couple at the five-star Lujo Hotel Bodrum Credit: Instram/Dilekserdogan 4 Jermain in action during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier Credit: Getty Images - Getty
