According to Sport Bild, Frankfurt are holding out for a higher fee, but Liverpool’s strong relationship with the Bundesliga club may smooth negotiations. Ekitike has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Reds and is now awaiting a club-to-club agreement.

NEWCASTLE’S pursuit of Hugo Ekitike is over after they left talks for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, according to reports. The Magpies saw an opening bid of a club-record £69.5m knocked

Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign 23-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike. (Sky Sports), external However, Newcastle United are pushing ahead with their attempt to sign Ekitike in the hope of pairing him with Sweden striker and Reds target Alexander Isak,