According to Mail Sport, Liverpool are preparing a big offer to sign the French striker - who is currently keen on joining the English team.

Newcastle recently had a £70m bid rejected for Ekitike, with Frankfurt demanding £86m as part of the release clause.

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Hugo Ekitike likely to join Liverpool - Photo: This is Anfield

Liverpool are also interested in Alexander Isak, Yoane Wissa, Ollie Watkins and Victor Osimhen, but Ekitike are currently the most likely candidates to bolster their attack.

The 22-year-old striker scored 22 goals in 48 games for Frankfurt last season. The Bundesliga side are also ready to part ways with Ekitike.

Journalist Fabrice Hawkins says Ekitike was on the bench for Frankfurt's latest friendly because of ongoing transfer talks with Liverpool.

This summer, The Kop brought in two players from Bundesliga, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Writz, for a total transfer fee of up to 146 million pounds.

Hugo Ekitike is a quality option to strengthen the firepower of the front line, when Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez are restless to leave.

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