Wed. Jul 16th, 2025
Liverpool Eye Ekitike Amidst Transfer Speculation

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Liverpool reportedly set to challenge Newcastle for Hugo Ekitike; Reds also express interest in Ollie Watkins and Victor Osimhen, while Eintracht Frankfurt rebuffs Newcastle’s formal offer for Ekitike.

Liverpool are reportedly preparing to rival Newcastle United for the signature of Eintracht Frankfurt’s French forward Hugo Ekitike, 23, after being informed that Sweden international Alexander Isak, 25, is not available for transfer during this window. (Sky Sports) , external

Newcastle United reportedly believe that the emergence of Liverpool’s £120m interest in Alexander Isak is a strategic move intended to disrupt the player. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

In addition to Ekitike, Liverpool have also inquired about four other attacking players as potential alternatives should a deal for Isak prove unattainable, including Aston Villa‘s Ollie Watkins, 29, Napoli‘s Victor Osimhen, 26, Yoane Wissa of Brentford, 28, and Real Madrid‘s Rodrygo, 24. (Mail+ – subscription required), external

Napoli have reportedly informed Liverpool that any potential agreement for Uruguay international Darwin Nunez, 26, is unlikely. (Fabrizio Romano) , external

Colombia international Luis Diaz, 28, has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Liverpool after the club rejected a £58.6m offer from Bayern Munich. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Leeds United have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement for Newcastle’s 27-year-old English midfielder Sean Longstaff. (Athletic – subscription required) , external

Tottenham are reportedly competing with Inter Milan for the acquisition of 23-year-old Belgium defender Koni de Winter. (i paper) , external

Bournemouth are reportedly seeking £59m for their Ukraine international centre-back, Illia Zabaryni, 22, who is attracting interest from Paris St-Germain. (Independent), external

Chelsea are reportedly preparing for a summer clearout, with Portugal international Joao Felix, 25, in discussions regarding a return to Benfica, and France international Christopher Nkunku, 27, also expected to depart. (Standard), external

Manchester United have reportedly registered their interest in acquiring Juventus and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz this summer, with Everton also showing interest in the 27-year-old. (Football Insider) , external

Liverpool and France international centre-back Ibrahima Konate, 26, has reportedly declined a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League. (Mirror) , external

Liverpool have reportedly set a £43.5m valuation on Konate for any potential suitors this summer. (AS – in Spanish) , external

Sassuolo and Italy international Andrea Pinamonti is reportedly attracting interest from West Ham, with London rivals Brentford also inquiring about the 26-year-old. (Standard), external

Leeds United are reportedly interested in acquiring Spain international Gonzalo Garcia, 21, on loan from Real Madrid. (TBR Football), external

Nottingham Forest have reportedly identified Aston Villa and England Under-21s midfielder Jacob Ramsey, 24, as their primary target in the current transfer window. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

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