Liverpool Move Fast to Land Hugo Ekitike from Under Newcastle’s NoseIn a summer window where precision matters as much as power, Liverpool are once again setting the benchmark for transfer

Liverpool are closing in on signing Eintracht Frankfurt's star striker Hugo Ekitike who lives a Champagne lifestyle with a love of bold fashion and bling, fast cars and banging in goals

Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, who is heavily linked with Liverpool, has drawn comparisons with Thierry Henry in the past and the Arsenal icon has given his thoughts on the striker

Negotiations have begun with Eintracht Frankfurt over a move for forward Hugo Ekitike. The Reds have submitted a written offer in the region of £70million, and are already said to have agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old. That’s despite still being linked with a £120m swoop for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

Hugo Ekitike has had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the world's best players ahead of his expected move to Liverpool, and Lionel Messi even gave him his own nickname

They add that Liverpool have even signalled to Frankfurt that they would be willing to pay their €100m (£86.6m) asking price, with an offer in that region now expected as the Bundesliga outfit target Franjo Ivanovic of Union Saint-Gilloise as his replacement and Ritsu Doan also arriving from Freiburg.

Liverpool have shoved Newcastle aside and agreed personal terms with Hugo Ekitike, Manchester United have made a third offer for Bryan Mbeumo and Arsenal are closing in on Viktor Gyokeres

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.

Newcastle had wanted to partner Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, but have ended their interest in the Frenchman who now looks set to join Liverpool

Liverpool is closing in on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike and if the Reds' track record in the transfer market over the last 10 years is anything to go by, he will probably be a roaring success