Frankfurter in England in demand
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At the beginning of the week, reports made the rounds, according to which FC Liverpool targeted Alexander Isak’s commitment and his association Newcastle United therefore has an offer for Hugo Ekitiké at Eintracht Frankfurt. In fact, it now seems as if the Reds are also planning a push for the SGE attacker. This in turn could cause unrest in the magpies and accelerate the transfers of both players.
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According to “The Athletic”, the English champion has already contacted the Frankfurters in order to explore a potential deal. Ekitiké would definitely be the cheaper option for Liverpool. There was talk of around 138 million euros at Isak, which would mean the third-party transfer in football history. Frankfurt would be ready for conversation with a lower sum, although a Newcastle offer was recently rejected in the amount of EUR 80 million.
According to “Sky”, Isak is still the priority of Liverpool, which, despite the strong season, wants to reorganize itself in the storm and is looking for an option for the previously disappointing Darwin Núñez (7 goals in 47 games 2024/25). Only if the transfer of the ex-BVB striker could not be realized will one deal more seriously with Ekitiké, the TV station said.
Player comparison
Newcastle United
Eintracht Frankfurt
€ 120.00 million
Market value
75.00 million €
Center forwarder
position
Center forwarder
30.06.2028
Contract up to
30.06.2029
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On the other hand, the “Bild” reports that Newcastle now wants to accelerate the transfer of Ekitiké in order to in turn bring Liverpool into the situation of having to oblige Isak. Since Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres is about to sign at Arsenal, the available center forward options in the top category on the transfer market would almost be exhausted-and the Magpies could start the return demands for their own striker. According to the sheet, a package with a total value of EUR 100 million will soon arrive in Frankfurt.
Isak has increased its market value since its change from Real Sociedad 2022 from 30 million to EUR 120 million. It is not only the most valuable Newcastle professional and the highest-doped Swede, but also belongs to the top 5 of the highest-esteemed Premier League players. For his services, the Magpies had paid EUR 70 million three years ago, with which Isak is record access of the club. Since then, there have been 62 goals and eleven templates in 109 games. In Frankfurt with 26 goals and 14 assists in 66 games, Ekitiké has a similarly strong balance.
