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Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike is set to join Liverpool this summer despite interest from Newcastle United, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly reached an agreement for the transfer of 23-year-old forward Hugo Ekitike. The Merseyside club will pay €94 million for the French player, which includes all bonuses and taxes.

Eintracht Frankfurt had no desire to sell Ekitike – who scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances last season – but valued at €100m by the Hessen club, it’

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