Echo: Liverpool is approved to contact Ekitic, Frankfurt wants to get close to 100 million euros
The British media Liverpool Echo reported that the curtain of transfer has begun, and after several weeks of unmoving, Liverpool finally took action this week. Liverpool's pursuit of Ekitic is not the end, on the contrary, the construction of the forward line has just begun.
Liverpool has negotiated with Frankfurt on Ekitic's deal and has been allowed to contact the players to reach personal terms on a long-term contract.
Frankfurt earlier this week rejected Newcastle's offer for Ekitic Euro 80 million, and Newcastle then gave up its pursuit of the players.
The offer of nearly 100 million euros was only allowed to convince Frankfurt to let Ekitic go, and the player has become one of the hottest young strikers in Europe in the past 12 months.
But even if Ekitic's deal is reached, the uncertainty of Liverpool's forward line remains.
Isaac and Ekitic are both known as centers. Given that Slot used a single forward formation when leading the team to win the Premier League championship last season, no matter how heavy the economic burden of signing Isaac and Ekitic at the same time is, it is unlikely that it will be completed in the same summer window.
If Ekitic succeeds, it will eliminate the demand for Isaac in the next few years, which will greatly reduce the possibility of the latter's final joining Liverpool.
If Liverpool had not made such in-depth progress in his pursuit of Ekitic, the idea that Liverpool might use interest in Ekitic as a price cut to force Isaac to pressure Newcastle to seek a departure would be more convincing.
If Isaac expresses his willingness to switch to Anfield, the Ekitic trade will be terminated, which will damage the image of Liverpool's recruitment team in the long run.
However, it is unlikely that the Reds will end the forward signing by signing Ekitic, especially given the still doubts about the prospects of most other strikers in the team, only Salah and Garkepo have clear positions in the new season.
Liverpool will consider a offer for Nunez, the player remains the target of Milan and Riyadh Crescent, with the Reds estimating him over 50 million pounds.
Chiesa Jr. is being pursued by several Italian clubs, and Bayern's offer for 67.5 million euros earlier this week was rejected. Bayern is expected to raise its offer, and Barcelona is still interested in Luis Dias. There may also be significant changes in the young forward players, especially Bendock. The young player is being investigated by several clubs and Liverpool may be tempted by a offer of about £25 million.
The introduction of Ekitic is not the end of the Red Army's front line construction this summer, but just the beginning.
source:7m ty so truc tuyen