Liverpool 'open talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Ekitike'
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McAtee is in Germany to visit Eintracht Frankfurt as a potential new club. (Fabrizio Romano)
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 a certain tension in the air at St. James’ Park. The Magpies wanted to start pre-season with clear reinforcements. Anthony Elanga has already put a firm foot in the attacking department,
If recent history tells us anything, it's that Eintracht Frankfurt are tough negotiators when it comes to transfers. The Bundlesiga club are no strangers to big-money deals in recent years, and are famed for their tough stance.
With Hugo Ekitike linked with a summer transfer to the Premier League, Adam Bate speaks to Oscar Garcia, who coached Ekitike at Stade Reims, to find out more about the Eintracht Frankfurt forward and
Bild reports that Freiburg winger Ritsu Doan has decided to move to Eintracht Frankfurt this summer amid interest from other clubs. Alongside Frankfurt, several clubs had shown an interest in the