With Jeremie Frimpong all but signed and both Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez expected to follow, it stands to be a busy start to the transfer window for Liverpool.
That is unlikely to be it for their incoming business either, with the Mail's Lewis Steele writing on Tuesday that after getting a deal over the line for Wirtz, they "will turn their attention to signing a No. 9."
Steele claims a transfer for Darwin Nunez will "raise funds" for any new addition in the centre-forward role, though in reality the money will already be available.
Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg has now claimed that Liverpool are "seriously in the race" to land Ekitike and "initial talks have already taken place" as they vie with Chelsea for the Frenchman's signature.
The Reds, Plettenberg writes, are "playing a very clever tactical game" akin to their pursuit of Wirtz, which saw them convince the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder to turn down advances from three other clubs.
It is suggested that contact has been made via both Arne Slot and Fenway Sports Group's CEO of football Michael Edwards, though that is dubious given that would be the job of sporting director Richard Hughes.
Frankfurt are said to value their striker at €100 million (£84m), which is the same amount claimed to have been offered for Wirtz.
This is not the first time Liverpool have been linked with Ekitike, with their interest frequently reported in recent months.
Speaking to SPORT1 earlier this month, Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche admitted the club could part ways with their No. 11 this summer as they "depend on generating transfer revenue."
"He's one of the most interesting strikers on the European market," Krosche explained.
"Hugo has to decide that. I'm glad we have him. If he decides otherwise, that's our belief: if a player develops faster than us, we let him go.
"Hugo is an exceptional player who played a major role in our qualification for the Champions League.
"He certainly still has a lot of potential for development, as he's only 22 years old."
Ekitike scored 22 goals and laid on 12 assists in 48 games for Frankfurt this season, and profiles remarkably similar to another striker Liverpool are interested in: the likely unattainable Newcastle man Alexander Isak.
[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]: 1. Shimizu S-Pulse are 13th in the J1 League table. Facing 2nd-placed Kashima Antlers, they will find it hard to win this match due to their declining form, indicating doubtful motivation.2. Shimizu S-Pulse defender Yuji Takahashi and forward Sena Saito will miss this league game due to injuries.3. Shimizu S-Pulse were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 g...
Liverpool table fresh Guehi bidAccording to The Athletic, Liverpool have submitted a fresh bid worth £35 million ($47m) to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The Reds had earlier seen two bids rejected by the Eagles, but they remain hopeful that this time the offer will be accepted.Fenerbahce eyeing move for EdersonTurkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce are eyeing a move for out-of-favour Manc...
Roma medical for Liverpool fullback TsimikasAS Roma are holding a medical for Kostas Tsimikas today.The Liverpool fullback is leaving Anfield after finding himself third-choice this season behind fellow left-backs Andrew Robertson and Milos Kerkez.La Gazzetta dello Sport says the Greece international is expected in Italy today to finalise his move.Tsimikas will undergo a medical ahead of signing a...
FBL-ENG-PR-CHELSEA-FULHAMMarco Silva has demanded an explanation from the Premier League after lambasting three "shocking" refereeing decisions in Fulham's 2-0 Premier League loss at Chelsea.WHAT HAPPENED?The Whites thought they had taken the lead against their west London rivals Chelsea when 18-year-old Josh King coolly slotted past Robert Sanchez. However, the goal was chalked off by referee Rob...
[(Shonan Bellmare) Strength]: 1. Shonan Bellmare are one of the bottom teams in the table, taking 25 points and being in the relegation zone. They are strongly motivated to grab points.[(Shonan Bellmare) Neutral]: 1. Shonan Bellmare drew the last 4 home games, revealing mediocre home performances.[(Shonan Bellmare) Weakness]: 1. Shonan Bellmare lost 1-0 to Fagiano Okayama on the road in the last g...
Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa League Final 2025Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.WHAT HAPPENED?Garnacho has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues after the two Premier League clubs agreed a deal worth a fixed £40 million fee ($54m) with a 10 per cent sell-on clause, Goal understands. The 21-year-old ha...
Marc Guehi Crystal Palace 2025-26Liverpool have launched a fresh bid for Marc Guehi as they hope that Crystal Palace will finally accept their proposal and agree to sell their star defender before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. The Reds have been linked with a move for the England international throughout the summer and the champions are determined to secure his signature.WHAT HAPPEN...
West Ham United v Lille OSC - Pre-Season FriendlyAston Villa are close to signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer.WHAT HAPPENED?Villa are on the brink of agreeing a £47 million (€54m/$63m) package for Paqueta which includes a loan fee and add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. The report also states the 28-year-old has ac...
[(Nagoya Grampus) Strength]: 1. Nagoya Grampus currently have only 28 points and are near the bottom of the league table. To avoid relegation, they need to earn points.[(Nagoya Grampus) Neutral]: 1. Nagoya Grampus' 7 successive games ended with OVER.[(Nagoya Grampus) Weakness]: 1. Nagoya Grampus lost 2-4 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last Emperor's Cup game, with poor performance.2. In the lates...
Cody Gakpo Liverpool 2025Premier League champions Liverpool have confirmed that star attacker Cody Gakpo has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, which has extended his stay at Anfield beyond 2028. The Dutchman who joined the club in January 2023, during the Jurgen Klopp era, has established himself as a regular starter under new boss Arne Slot and has now committed his future to the Reds...
