This summer, Liverpool may prioritize signing Hugo Ekitike over their other top targets as concerns grow. Caught Offside claims that Hugo Ekitike remains at the top of Liverpool’s striker shortlist since the Reds were unable to give a deal for the Frenchman primary priority. The only amount Eintracht Frankfurt will accept for selling him is what they want since Arne Slot’s team is now prepared to move more quickly.
The Liverpool striker and his brother died in a car accident in Spain, and Diogo Jota’s tragic death has been the main topic of conversation Thursday. Arne Slot’s alternatives up front will be limited, and the striker will leave a significant hole in the team’s dressing room.
Darwin Nunez’s exit was impending; thus, Liverpool was already thinking about adding a new striker. Liverpool allegedly offered an exchange deal to sign Victor Osimhen in exchange for the Uruguayan during negotiations with Napoli.
Arne Slot wants very special attacker at Liverpool
Given his potential and rising market demand, Frankfurt values the striker between €85 and €100 million. However, Ekitike is allegedly prepared to wait patiently for the Reds to make room in the squad before furthering discussions since he is aware that Liverpool might need to offload players first in order to arrange a trade.
The attacker for Eintracht Frankfurt has previously been characterized as extremely unique. The original plan was for Liverpool to pursue Isak of Newcastle United, a player they have been keeping a close eye on because of his established Premier League background. However, negotiations have proven difficult, as Newcastle has valued the Swedish international at a hefty £150 million and has indicated that they are reluctant to sell.
In an attempt to entice the Serie A team into talks, Liverpool has simultaneously considered a move for Victor Osimhen of Napoli, putting together a creative exchange package that includes Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa, and £17 million in cash. Ekitike is the club’s main priority because his profile checks these requirements and provides a more financially viable choice than Isak and Osimhen.
