Manchester United is not working out...The £78m striker has been pushed back and is close to joining Liverpool

Jul 22, 2025

Manchester United is not working out...The £78m striker has been pushed back and is close to joining Liverpool
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Manchester United is not working out...The £78m striker has been pushed back and is close to joining Liverpool
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Manchester United is behind in the recruitment of Hugo Ekittike (Frankfurter).

Team Talk, a British media outlet, reported on the 21st (Korean time) 'Manchester United did not have the opportunity to recruit Ekittike ahead of Liverpool'

Manchester United, led by head coach Ruben Amorim, ranked 15th out of 20 teams in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season. He had 11 wins, nine draws and 18 losses (42 points). Since the launch of the EPL, he has recorded disgraceful records with the lowest points and most losses in a season. He also bowed his head at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. In the Europa League (UEL), he reached the final, but failed to cross the final threshold. Second place after losing to Tottenham. finished the season with 'no relation' Manchester United are focusing on reorganizing their squad ahead of the new season. It recently signed Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon. Brian Mbormo (Brentford) and Benjamin Cesco (Leifich) are also known to be paying attention.




Team talk is 'Manchester United and Liverpool are looking for a striker ahead of the new season. Liverpool consider Alexander Isak (Newcastle) to be their dream signing. However, Newcastle have decided not to sell Isaac. Liverpool stepped up their bid for Ekiti. It agreed to a £78 million deal with Frankfurt.

The outlet cited a report by Fabrizio Romano, a reporter familiar with the transfer market. Reporter Romano says 'Equitique goes to Liverpool. He signed a transfer fee of 90 million euros. It could potentially amount to 95 million euros (£82 million). The contract period is six years and is valid until June 2031. Ekitike only wanted Liverpool to transfer.

Manchester United is not working out...The £78m striker has been pushed back and is close to joining Liverpool
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Manchester United is not working out...The £78m striker has been pushed back and is close to joining Liverpool
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Team talk was 'Arne Slot Liverpool manager spoke directly with Ekittike. In a video call, the slot director presented visions such as a 4-2-3-1 formation'

Liverpool native Steve Nicol said of Ekitiecke, `He can score any type of goal. Put it in the penalty box as well as outside. He connects plays, and he can score goals with his head. Ekitike has a global talent" he complimented.

Meanwhile, Ekitike scored 15 goals and 8 assists in 33 matches in the German Bundesliga in 2024-2025.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.