Fabrice Hawkins reports that Hugo Ekitike (23) will sign a six-year contract at Liverpool until 2031. The Frenchman’s move to the Premier League champions is getting closer after personal terms

Liverpool could be set to complete the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in the coming days, and the striker would become the club's latest signing from the Bundesliga

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.