Liverpool Edge Closer to Hugo Ekitike as Striker Hands in Transfer RequestLiverpool’s summer transfer window has taken an exciting turn with Hugo Ekitike reportedly handing in a transfer request to

Liverpool have shown their hand in the transfer market this week but Newcastle United have stood their ground.

Liverpool are closing in fast on Hugo Ekitike and have agreed personal terms with the Frankfurt striker over a deal, Viktor Gyokeres' move to Arsenal have suffered another setback and Manchester Unite

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool; the Reds are preparing an official offer and the player agreed to the move in principle; Liverpool showed interest in Ekitike after be

Newcastle had wanted to partner Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, but have ended their interest in the Frenchman who now looks set to join Liverpool

The Australian will sign a five-year deal at Vicarage Road, according to Sky Sports, with Bayern inserting a 50% sell-on clause into the deal, along with a buy-back. The England midfielder, who joined Villa from Manchester United, has agreed fresh terms on a one-year contract.

Confidence is growing Newcastle can wrap up the signing of Hugo Ekitike after club officials were dispatched to Frankfurt to finalise the transfer.