Hugo Ekitike is ‘getting closer’ to a Liverpool transfer in the summer window.The Merseysiders are hellbent on bolstering the forward line this summer – in particular, with a central attacker.Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak was understood to be the recruitment team’s ideal target. However, with the Magpies holding firm on their “not for sale” stance, the Reds seem prepared to consider their next best option.Liverpool could seal Hugo Ekitike transfer shortly(Photo by Markus Gilliar/Getty Images)Fabrice Hawkins originally shared details of Liverpool’s six-year agreement being lined up for Ekitike’s potentially impending arrival.Now, it seems like the deal could soon reach an advanced stage following the journalist’s latest update on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon.The Eintracht Frankfurt man is reportedly set to stay rooted to the bench for the club’s upcoming pre-season friendly against FSV Frankfurt. Hugo Ekitike is getting closer to Liverpool. The plan is clear for the friendly against FSV Francfort : he stays on the bench. Negociations ongoing with final green light expected soon.Personal terms already agreed as revealed. Contract until 2031. pic.twitter.com/geX4XC9ncC— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) July 19, 2025More Stories about Hugo EkitikeHuge afternoon update on Liverpool transfer amid positive negotiations for Hugo EkitikeJuly 19, 2025 16:56Liverpool making their move: German insider reveals how much Reds are ready to offer for EkitikeJuly 19, 2025 14:45‘Hold your horses’ – Sky reporter advises Liverpool fans to ‘calm down’ over one potential signingJuly 19, 2025 8:14This has been reinforced by separate reporting from CF Bayern Insider‘s Christian Falk. The Bundesliga transfer news expert confirmed on X that Liverpool are planning on going big (€100m [£86.7m] big) to get Ekitike’s signature over the line.Join our channel of readers on WhatsApp to get the day’s top stories straight to your mobileThe post Huge afternoon update on Liverpool transfer amid positive negotiations for Hugo Ekitike appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.