Liverpool See £86M-Rated Newcastle United Target With PSG Clause as Darwin Núñez Replacement

GIVE ME SPORT reported on Thursday, citing sources, that Liverpool are preparing to open talks over a potential move for Ékitiké—though a deal will likely depend on the club offloading Darwin Núñez first.

According to intermediaries, Liverpool have made it clear to Eintracht Frankfurt that they’re ready to begin negotiations. That has given the Bundesliga side confidence they can land their £86 million asking price.

With several new signings already through the door this summer, Liverpool would need to move on from Núñez to make space for Ékitiké.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Hugo Ékitiké is still attracting interest from the Premier League, with Newcastle among the clubs showing strong interest in the striker.

Liverpool and Chelsea both made inquiries back in June, and other Premier League sides are keeping an eye on his situation. Ékitiké has also drawn recent interest from Saudi clubs Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah, but his focus remains on securing a move within Europe.