After Liverpool splashed out on Florian Wirtz, another highly talented young forward is now on the verge of joining Anfield

Liverpool are working on a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who has already agreed personal terms on a six-year contract.

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

Liverpool appear to have settled on Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as their preferred target now that a deal for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak looks like it is off the table.

Hugo Ekitike has agreed personal terms with the Reds as talks take place with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal to sign the striker

Liverpool is closing in on a transfer for Hugo Ekitike; until January, he was lining up alongside Omar Marmoush, and a move to the Premier League would fulfil a wish

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 supporters have grown used to excitement in recent years, but the potential signing of Hugo Ekitike promises something genuinely intriguing. The French striker has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer,

Liverpool are far from finished spending this summer, and could take their investment beyond £300m after links to an England star drew positive support.