Liverpool complete signing of Hugo Ekitike after seeing off late Man United interest
Liverpool secure signing of sought-after French forward
- Liverpool have completed the signing of French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of £69m, potentially rising to £79m.
- The 23-year-old has signed a six-year contract at Anfield after successfully passing his medical.
- Liverpool secured Ekitike despite late interest from Manchester United and a rejected £70m bid from Newcastle United.
- The club views Ekitike as a multi-functional forward with the potential to become one of the world's best, comparing his talent to Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
- This transfer marks Liverpool's fourth major summer signing, bringing their total spending to £250m, with potential add-ons increasing it to £300m.