Liverpool have opened talks to sign striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, sources told ESPN. The Premier League champions have been assessing their options as they look to strengthen their front line, with uncertainty remaining over the future of forward Darwin Núñez.

Liverpool and Newcastle United are involved in one of the most intriguing transfer stories of the summer window.At the centre of it are Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Isak is the jewel of the

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.