Liverpool agree £79m deal for Hugo Ekitiké, taking summer spend to almost £300m

Liverpool have agreed to a £79 million deal for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké. The deal includes a guaranteed £69 million fee, plus an additional £10 million in add-ons. This move takes Liverpool's summer spending to almost £300 million. Ekitiké will join the Liverpool squad in Hong Kong, subject to passing a medical. The transfer comes after the club reportedly received no encouragement regarding their interest in Newcastle forward Alexander Isak. With this signing, Liverpool aim to bolster their attacking options and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
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