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Man Utd failed in last-gasp bid to hijack £79m Ekitike transfer

Manchester United reportedly failed in a last-gasp bid to hijack Liverpool’s £79 million ($107m) transfer for French striker Hugo Ekitike.

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Man Utd face bleak striker reality this summer

Manchester United are facing the growing possibility of concluding the summer transfer window without securing the striker reinforcement they desperately need. The club’s efforts to bolster their frontline have hit a wall following unsuccessful pursuits of Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike, and Viktor Gyokeres.

Ekitike is a Red! Liverpool confirm £79m signing of striker

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a huge £79 million ($107m) deal.

Ekitike backed to be Liverpool's new Crouch

Former Liverpool star Djibril Cisse thinks Hugo Ekitike could be the club's new Peter Crouch, but has warned he will need time to settle at Anfield. Ekitike is all set to sign for the Reds after the Premier League champions agreed on a £79 million ($106m) deal with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. A six-year contract has been lined up for the 23-year-old, who was also linked with Newcastle.

Liverpool's £79m Ekitike deal leaves rival fans FUMING

Rival fans have accused Liverpool of 'trying to buy the league' as the Reds are close to sealing a huge £79 million ($106m) move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike. The Premier League champions had already spent more than £200m ($270m) on transfers this summer and are now on the verge of securing the signature of Ekitike ahead of rivals Newcastle.

Liverpool strike £79m transfer agreement for Ekitike

Liverpool have agreed a transfer package with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike that could be worth as much as £79 million ($106m).

Is £78m Ekitike just another Nunez or Liverpool's new Henry?

The Reds are once again investing a fortune in a forward of undoubted potential, but very little experience

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Chelsea, Man Utd & Liverpool annoy Newcastle with transfer business

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted to growing frustration in the transfer market after the Magpies missed out on multiple key targets to Premier League rivals, including Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike. While Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been very active, Newcastle's transfer activity remains stifled due to financial restrictions.

Liverpool raise Ekitike bid as Reds make eye-watering €90m offer

Liverpool have submitted a €90 million (£78m/$105m) bid to Eintracht Frankfurt for French striker Hugo Ekitike. Sky Sports have revealed that an agreement in principle has been established between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt, laying the groundwork for what could soon become one of the most significant deals of the summer.

Liverpool closing in on Frankfurt's Ekitike after tabling £70m bid

Liverpool have submitted a bid worth €75 million (£65m/$87m) to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Reds are keen on signing a No.9 this summer and want to wrap up the transfer as soon as possible. Newcastle United were also keen on signing the striker, however, the German club is reportedly prioritising the Reds' offer.

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How close to Alexander Isak is Hugo Ekitike? Liverpool's striker search takes a new turn

Liverpool are desperate to add a new No.9 to their squad ahead of the new season, but will have to look elsewhere now that Alexander Isak no longer seems to be an option

Liverpool & Man Utd do battle for Ekitike after Newcastle snub

Newcastle are out of the running to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, leaving Manchester United and Liverpool fighting for his signature.

Liverpool move to hijack Newcastle's Ekitike bid after Isak approach

Liverpool have entered the fray to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially disrupting Newcastle United's long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old striker having made their interest known in the Magpies' Alexander Isak. The Merseyside giants have initiated contact with the Bundesliga club, seeking to open negotiations.

Newcastle's €80m Ekitike offer rejected as Eintracht demand more

Newcastle’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitike has hit a roadblock after Eintracht Frankfurt turned down their opening bid and demanded improved terms.

Liverpool want new No.9 with Isak included on shortlist of targets

Liverpool are keen on signing a new No.9 to bolster their attack ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Reds have prioritised having a fearsome frontline in the last few seasons, with more than one option in each of the three positions upfront. Alexander Isak is one of five players on Liverpool's radar to slot into the central striker berth next season.

Newcastle make blockbuster offer for in-demand Ekitike

Newcastle United have officially submitted a blockbuster bid to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, launching a major move to secure the in-demand striker ahead of Premier League rivals. The Magpies are pushing hard to finalise a deal believed to be worth over €75 million (£65m), as they seek a long-term replacement for Callum Wilson and support for Alexander Isak.

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