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Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a potential move for striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Reds are looking to refashion their forward line this summer with Ekitike and Newcastle United's Alexander Isak their leading targets.
While Liverpool are long-time admirers of Isak, Newcastle remain steadfast in their resolve not to sell the player during this transfer window despite the Reds willing to make an offer in excess of £100million for the Sweden international.
And the Reds have now turned their immediate attention to Ekitike, the 23-year-old Frenchman who has become one of Europe's most in-demand forwards after an impressive spell with Frankfurt in which he helped them to Champions League qualification.
Full story:Liverpool Echo
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