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Hugo Ekitike was wanted by two more Premier League teams before Liverpool pipped Newcastle
Two more of Liverpool's Premier League rivals were interested in signing striker Hugo Ekitike before the Reds beat Newcastle to agreeing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt
Liverpool manager Arne Slot took centre stage to help convince Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike to reject a move to Newcastle United and St. James’ Park in favour of Anfield, according to
Eddie Howe wanted Joao Pedro before Chelsea reached a £60m agreement with Brighton, with Newcastle keen on attacking reinforcements after releasing Callum Wilson. Newcastle then turned attention towards Hugo Ekitike, only for Liverpool to swoop in and shake hands with Eintracht Frankfurt on a £79m fee for the Frenchman.
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It has now become clear why Newcastle United ended pursuit of Hugo Ekitike | OneFootball
It was previously reported early in the week that Newcastle United had seen an €80m (£69.5m) offer rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike. I would have been more than happy for United to have signed the 23 year old as second striker to Alexander Isak,
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Newcastle United handed James Trafford and Yoane Wissa transfer updates after Hugo Ekitike setback
Latest Newcastle United transfer news and gossip with an update on the futures of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford
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