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 on a move for Hugo Ekitike and that could spark a number of transfers in the attacking unit this summer

Liverpool are making a real push in this transfer window as they look to hold onto their Premier League title and are on the verge of making a seventh signing after closing in on Frankfurt's Hugo Ekit

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez could head to Saudi Arabia once the Reds finalise the signing of Hugo Ekitike, with a 'gargantuan' salary on offer.

Liverpool have made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible move for Hugo Ekitike, who is also being targeted by Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on July 14 that Newcastle tried to secure Ekitike via an offer worth around €75million (£64.9m; $86.9m), which was turned down by Frankfurt.

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

Liverpool is closing in on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike and if the Reds' track record in the transfer market over the last 10 years is anything to go by, he will probably be a roaring success