Frank Christian
This summer, Liverpool is eyeing the addition of three players from Germany’s Bundesliga.
Arne Slot aims to strengthen his team in vital roles while also preserving the dynamic and caliber of his Premier League-winning squad.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold likely making a transition to Real Madrid, Slot has identified Jeremie Frimpong as a prospective right-back acquisition from Bayer Leverkusen.
A move for Frimpong seems imminent, and Liverpool is also pursuing a transfer for Florian Wirtz from the same club, potentially involving a record-breaking fee.
Moreover, Slot is not stopping there, as he seeks to recruit a dedicated striker this summer.
While Mohamed Salah’s extended contract secures a significant role in Slot’s offensive strategies, Darwin Nunez is rumored to be on his way out, leading to the consideration of Eintracht Frankfurt’s forward Hugo Ekitike.
Details on Ekitike: Contract, Market Value, and Performance
The young French striker Ekitike has rejuvenated his career at Frankfurt after making a permanent move from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
During a productive loan period in the latter half of the 2023/24 season, he impressed enough for Frankfurt to trigger his buyout option.
Ekitike has since justified that decision, achieving 22 goals and 12 assists across all competitions in 2024/25, stepping into the role previously held by Omar Marmoush, who transferred to Manchester City earlier in 2025.
However, with his current contract extending until June 2029, Frankfurt holds a strong position in negotiations as Liverpool plans a bid.
According to reports from Teamtalk.com, Frankfurt has set two primary conditions, and Chelsea is also keeping an eye on the situation after their UEFA Champions League qualification.
The report suggests that Liverpool is willing to ‘meet the requirements’ to secure Ekitike, with Frankfurt placing a firm price tag of £84m [$112m].
Leverkusen has quoted Liverpool approximately £100m [$135m] upfront for Wirtz, along with an additional £25m [$34m] contingent on performance metrics.
To facilitate moves for both Wirtz and Ekitike, substantial player sales are necessary, as Slot aims to generate over £100m [$135m] by parting ways with Nunez, Caoimhin Kelleher, and possibly Harvey Elliott.
The second challenge for Liverpool lies in accommodating Ekitike’s expected salary requirements, currently reported at around £80,000 [$108,000] per week, with a potential push for a 50% salary increase.
Recent Liverpool Updates and Links
- Transfer target sets a ‘start of June’ deadline for deciding his future.
- A Liverpool legend makes surprising comments on Arne Slot’s approach regarding Jeremie Frimpong.
- Liverpool and Tottenham have reportedly expressed interest in signing a French winger this summer.
