Liverpool appreciate Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, but no talks or negotiations have taken place so far, with their focus being on securing a deal for Florian Wirtz, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.
It's been a hectic start to the summer for Liverpool, seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold leave the club at the end of his contract. Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk were tied down to new deals, before Jeremie Frimpong was signed as Alexander-Arnold's replacement at right-back.
Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Wirtz could be next to make the move to Anfield, with Sky Sports reporting that the German international expects to join Liverpool this summer. Wirtz could cost over £100m, showing that the Reds really mean business in the summer transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano: Ekitike and Liverpool Update
Ekitike is appreciated by the Reds
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Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that Liverpool do appreciate Ekitike, but no talks or negotiations have taken place. Liverpool's current priority is to seal a deal for Wirtz, then they could potentially move on to other targets...
"He’s appreciated for sure, but no talks or negotiations so far. Liverpool's priority is the Wirtz deal now, then we will see."
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There's no doubt Ekitike would be an excellent signing for Liverpool as they look to improve in the striker position, but it's likely to be another significant investment alongside Wirtz. Reports have suggested that the French forward could cost in the region of £84m, which would take Liverpool's summer spending to way over £200m on just three players.
Liverpool are starting to attempt to build a serious team, building on what was already a squad that won the Premier League title. The next aim will likely be competing on all fronts, after they failed to win a trophy in any of the other competitions they participated in this season.
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