Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool Keen on £84m Striker as Florian Wirtz Claim Emerges
Liverpool hold an interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, but there have been no discussions or negotiations at this stage, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive newsletter for GIVEMESPORT. Their main priority remains securing a deal for Florian Wirtz.
It has been a busy start to the summer for the Reds, with Trent Alexander-Arnold departing at the end of his contract. Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk have signed new contracts, while Jeremie Frimpong has arrived to take over the right-back role.
Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Wirtz is likely to be the next arrival at Anfield, with Sky Sports reporting that the Germany international is expecting to complete a move to Liverpool this summer. The potential deal, valued at over £100 million, signals the club’s serious intent in the current transfer market.
Romano reiterated in his newsletter that although Ekitike is admired by Liverpool, no contact has been made so far. Their immediate focus is finalising the Wirtz transfer before considering further reinforcements.
“He’s appreciated for sure, but no talks or negotiations so far. Liverpool’s priority is the Wirtz deal now, then we will see.”
| Hugo Ekitike Stats (Bundesliga 2024-25) | |
|---|---|
| Appearances: | 33 |
| Goals: | 15 |
| Expected goals (xG): | 21.67 |
| Scoring frequency: | 172min |
| Assists: | 8 |
| Successful dribbles: | 1.6 (46%) |
| Ground duels won: | 2.6 (38%) |
There’s no denying that Ekitike would be a strong addition for Liverpool as they aim to strengthen their options up front, but securing his services would represent another major outlay alongside the potential deal for Wirtz.
Reports indicate the French striker could command a fee of around £84 million, which would push Liverpool’s total summer expenditure beyond £200 million for just three signings.
The Reds appear to be assembling a formidable squad, building on a team that previously secured the Premier League title.
Their next objective will likely be to compete across all competitions, having ended the recent season without silverware despite participation on multiple fronts.
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