After Wirtz and Kerkez: Fabrizio Romano names the “Concrete” transfer target of Liverpool
Liverpool would have booked Hugo Ekitike as a “concrete target” in its pursuit of a new central center this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano stresses that Liverpool’s renewed interest in Ekitike is directly linked to the uncertain future of Darwin Nunez.
With Nunnez linked to an Anfield distance due to Napoli’s growing interest, the Premier League champions are ready to replace it this summer.
After the signing of Jeremie Frimpong to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, the Reds seek to conclude two promising agreements to attack the midfielder Florian Wirtz and the left back of Bournemouth Milos Kerkez.
Liverpool focuses on a new striker
After these two agreements, their objective will turn to the signing of a new striker who can carry out their attack this summer.
Although they were linked to several attackers this summer, including Victor Osimhen, Romano said that Eintracht Frankfurt Ekitike was a concrete target for them.
“Do not forget how Liverpool is involved in the story of Hugo Ekitike”, “ Said Romano on his YouTube channel.
“Because Liverpool is waiting to find a solution for Darwin Nunez. Darwin should leave Liverpool. Napoli is in contact with the player’s camp, so Napoli is on it.
“There are also the interest of more European clubs, but also from Arabia. Darwin was a higher target in Arabia in January, and Darwin remains a target for this summer transfer window for Saudi clubs.
“And thus, let’s also follow the situation of Darwin Nunez, because, with Darwin therefore, Ekitike is a concrete target for Liverpool.”
Hugo Ekitike impressed in the Bundesliga
Ekitike has become one of the most promising young attackers in Europe, rising to the Bundesliga Club.
The striker showed his quality last season by scoring 22 goals for the German club and also provided 12 assists that show his creativity.
Francfurt would have asked about 100 million euros for its signature which would force the Reds to pay another massive transfer fees after the imminent signing of Wirtz.
If Liverpool can conclude the agreement, Ekitike would be the last in a series of summer impact summer signatures while the Reds seek to refresh their team and maintain the domination of the Premier League.
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