Liverpool ‘to sanction triple exit’ after Hugo Ekitike transfer agreement
Liverpool are in for a major rebuild in the ongoing transfer window as talks are being held for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
The ex-Paris Saint-Germain ace is a target at Anfield, with the Reds looking to bolster their attack ahead of next season.
Arne Slot will be pleased with Mohamed Salah’s contract renewal, but the Merseyside outfit arguably need more quality in the final third.
Richard Hughes is making progress to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and there may soon be a flurry of departures if Ekitike also arrives.
Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa candidates to leave Liverpool amid Ekitike update
Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are candidates to leave Liverpool this summer, according to Florian Plettenberg.
The Sky Sports journalist revealed on X (9 June) that the Reds’ attacking trio could leave in the ongoing transfer window.
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It’s also been claimed that the Merseyside outfit are in the race for Ekitike and have held concrete talks with him.
If the 22-year-old French striker signs at Anfield, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Slot sanction exits for Nunez, Jota and Chiesa.
Liverpool need major squad revamp under Slot this summer
Luis Diaz has been linked with an exit from Liverpool, but the Colombia international has been one of the best forwards for Slot this season, making his potential transfer confusing.
The Reds can instead balance their books by first selling Nunez at Anfield, as he’s failed to live up to expectations.
Chiesa’s consistent fitness issues in the current campaign have also frustrated fans, and he may want to leave for regular game time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Jota has been a pivotal player for Liverpool at times, but his lack of availability makes him another candidate for sale.
The Reds won the Premier League under Slot, but their performances in domestic cups left a lot to be desired, raising questions about their squad depth.
Losing to PSG in the Champions League also came as a big blow, with the Merseyside outfit flying high at the time.
With a significant sum potentially being spent on Wirtz and Ekitike, other areas may be challenging to reinforce unless funds are acquired through exits.
How the situation at Anfield unfolds remains to be seen.