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<ul><li>Liverpool set sights on Frankfurt</li><li>Newcastle are also vying for his services</li><li>The Reds are tracking Alexander Isak as well</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Transfer triangle! Liverpool ready to hijack Newcastle's move for Hugo Ekitike after Alexander Isak approach as initial talks opened with Eintracht Frankfurt

<p>Newcastle, who have tried on two previous occasions to bring Ekitike to St. James’ Park, had a recent offer believed to be worth around<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/newcastle-eur80m-offer-rejected-eintracht-frankfurt-demand-more-striker-hugo-ekitike/bltba78f5859349cac4" target="_blank"> €75 million (£65m/$87m) rebuffed</a> by Frankfurt, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6493702/2025/07/16/hugo-ekitike-liverpool-transfer-eintracht-frankfurt/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a>. With the Magpies’ attempts again facing resistance, Liverpool have moved swiftly to explore their own interest.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Liverpool's renewed focus on strengthening their attacking options has gained urgency after their attempt to sign Newcastle's Isak met resistance. They have seemingly made public their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cant-see-liverpool-legend-warns-alexander-isak-transfer/bltdec565b44b769590" target="_blank">willingness to offer up to £120m ($161m) for the Swedish forward</a>, but Newcastle’s firm stance that the striker is not available has complicated matters. Moreover, the player himself has not communicated his desire to leave the club, but if Liverpool continue to push, there might be a change in the scenario, as revealed by <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/07/16/newcastle-close-in-ekitike-issue-liverpool-warning-isak/" target="_blank"><em>The Telegraph.</em></a> The report also claims that the Geordies are determined to make their own statement by landing Ekitike, having held positive talks.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With both <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-keep-darwin-nunez-refuse-to-lower-eur60m-asking-price-uruguay-international/blt5c4eb57fd3f9b0d7" target="_blank">Darwin Nunez</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/luis-diaz-video-chat-vincent-kompany-revealed-bayern-munich-third-bid-beat-barcelona-liverpool-star/blta1b4d7ca38704398" target="_blank">Luis Diaz</a> potentially on their way out, Liverpool have made acquiring a top-tier centre-forward a priority. Ekitike fits the bill after his impressive output last season - 22 goals and 12 assists across 48 appearances in all competitions - played a key role in Frankfurt securing a third-place finish in the Bundesliga.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Having already brought in Florian Wirtz and promising talents like Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Armin Pecsi, spending a combined £185m ($247m), Liverpool are still prepared to invest further. With financial expert Kieran Maguire confirming <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-how-liverpool-can-afford-record-deal-alexander-isak-without-breaching-psr-rules-spending-over-100m-florian-wirtz/bltf640e6ad9ff0dc49" target="_blank">Liverpool's healthy PSR standing and revenue streams,</a> the Reds are well-positioned to fund another marquee signing without regulatory issues. While Isak remains their top priority, Ekitike is increasingly seen as a realistic, high-upside alternative who could flourish under Arne Slot’s guidance.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Transfer triangle! Liverpool ready to hijack Newcastle's move for Hugo Ekitike after Alexander Isak approach as initial talks opened with Eintracht Frankfurt | Goal.com

Liverpool have entered the fray to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially disrupting Newcastle United&apos;s long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old striker having made their interest known in the Magpies&apos; Alexander Isak. The Merseyside giants have initiated contact with the Bundesliga club, seeking to open negotiations.

Transfer triangle! Liverpool ready to hijack Newcastle&apos;s move for Hugo Ekitike after Alexander Isak approach as initial talks opened with Eintracht Frankfurt