What Hugo Ekitike Told Team-Mates Amid Newcastle Transfer Talks and Liverpool Interest - Liverpool Echo
HESSE, GERMANY, JUL 14 – Newcastle aims to break its transfer record with a £76 million initial bid for Ekitike as they seek to strengthen their squad after missing other targets, sources say.
- On 14 July 2025, Newcastle United submitted a club-record £69.5 million bid to sign 23-year-old striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
- The offer followed ongoing advanced talks after Newcastle deemed Frankfurt's £86 million release clause steep and aims to negotiate an initial payment near £76 million plus add-ons.
- Last season, Ekitike found the net 22 times over 48 matches, playing a key role in Frankfurt securing third place in the Bundesliga and earning a spot in the Champions League, with the club willing to consider offers should a suitable bid be made.
- Frankfurt CEO Markus Krösche described Ekitike as one of Europe's most promising forwards, while Newcastle aims for the signing to become their record transfer, replacing Alexander Isak.
- If completed, the transfer would signal Newcastle's ambition amid squad changes and continuing contract talks during their Austria training camp, with Liverpool among other potential suitors also linked.
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Eintracht Frankfurt discusses the change from Hugo Ekitiké to Newcastle United. In the background, the Hesse might be able to advance the commitment of their desired player.
The French striker from Frankfurt attracts covetousness in the Premier League where Newcastle decided to accelerate by drawing an offer this Monday. The future of the former Parisian could soon be decanted.
How Newcastle could line up after £125m spree and Alexander Isak transfer call - The Mirror
Newcastle are making a move to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike ahead of the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea after completing a deal for Anthony Elanga
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