The importance of being Liverpool: Reds sign Ekitike despite Newcastle's better offer
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Reading Time: 1min | Wed. 23.07.25. | 22:59
The Magpies were ready to splash 70,000,000 pounds for the Eintracht Frankfurt player, and got 'No'. The Scousers offered 69,000,000 and got him
Newcastle United's £70m bid for Hugo Ekitike was rejected this month, but Liverpool have just signed him for an initial £69m, subject to international clearance.
The Anfield club announced on Wednesday night that they have completed the signing of the 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker.
Ekitike has passed a medical and agreed on personal terms and will join Liverpool's pre-season tour of Asia later this week.
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As things stand, Frankfurt accepted a deal worth altogether £79m, with £69m guaranteed and £10m in potential add-ons.
Ekitike's transfer is the fourth Liverpool signing in the ongoing transfer window. The Scousers have now spent more than £250m, after paying £116m for Florian Wirtz. In comparison, defenders Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong have arrived for a combined £70m.
Liverpool have also shown an interest in the Magpies striker Alexander Isak.
