According to a report from Sky Sports News, Liverpool are proposing a bid worth €75m to sign Hugo Ekitiké (23) from Eintracht Frankfurt. Talks between the two clubs are progressing towards the

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

Liverpool look set to welcome Hugo Ekitike to Anfield after reportedly reaching an agreement to sign the striker from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds appear to have beaten off competition from Newcastle to land the 23-year-old on a six-year contract.