Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are close to finally getting their striker and are expected to beat Newcastle United to the signing of Ekitike. “Understand Newcastle have now already left talks for Hugo Ekitike, deal considered off at this stage.”

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Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany claims that Bayern would offer Díaz a contract at least four years in length and there are clear signals between the player’s camp and Bayern executive Max Eberl. Despite no agreement, it is expected that personal terms are “not an issue”.