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Liverpool may miss out Hugo Ekitike, Manchester City want Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki - Paper Round
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Published 29/05/2025 at 23:01 GMT+1
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Liverpool may find Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike tough to afford this summer, while Manchester City have Tijjani Reijders and Rayan Cherki on their transfer shortlist as they rush to do business before the Club World Cup. Elsewhere, Tottenham would be willing to entertain a huge bid from Saudi sides for Son Heung-min, and Atletico Madrid are tracking Darwin Nunez.
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Liverpool may be priced out of Ekitike bid
The Mirror believes that Hugo Ekitike may be too expensive for Liverpool to sign this summer.
With big-money moves for Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, it may be tough to find the £84 million required for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker.
The paper writes: "Liverpool have garnered a reputation for being shrewd operators in the transfer market in recent years, and the fact they are closing in on three huge deals just days after lifting the Premier League title is testament to that.
"But with their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, Arne Slot, Richard Hughes and co may have met their match in Eintracht Frankfurt. Ekitike, 22, has no shortage of suitors among Europe in the wake of his best-ever season after breaking the 20-goal barrier for the first time.
"Chelsea, for example, are also sweet on the idea of luring Ekitike to the Premier League. Doing so is likely to be easier said than done, though.
"With a deal for Jeremie Frimpong all but wrapped up, The Reds are poised to make a move for Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez. Add to that the small matter of a potential club-record deal for Florian Wirtz, who is valued at a monstrous £126 million, and all of a sudden the prospect of Liverpool financing another gargantuan transfer - with Ekitike valued at £84m - feels slim."
Guardiola wants to rush through deals
Manchester City are aiming to do much of their summer business before the Club World Cup.
Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Morgan Gibbs-White are targets, and the club want two full-backs.
The Telegraph states: "Pep Guardiola will have a frantic fortnight of transfer activity to complete deals before flying out for the Club World Cup.
"The Telegraph exclusively revealed that City’s interest in landing AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and Lyon’s Rayan Cherki to bolster Guardiola’s midfield, they have looked at Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and full-backs on both flanks are also positions to strengthen.
"Guardiola is reshaping City’s squad, with Kevin De Bruyne leaving as a free transfer and in talks with Napoli. There are doubts over Jack Grealish’s future, while Ilkay Gundogan has been linked with a move to Turkey."
Spurs would consider Son sale
Tottenham Hotspur are willing to consider the sale of forward Son Heung-min, according to The Sun.
The South Korean is attracting interest from Saudi Pro League sides, who could offer a huge transfer fee.
The Sun explains: "Tottenham ace Son Heung-Min is being chased by clubs in Saudi Arabia.
"And sources close to Spurs say the club would consider selling their captain if a massive offer comes their way this summer.
"The Tottenham skipper remains a hugely popular figure at the north London club, despite his drop off in form this season.
"The 32-year-old signed a contract extension in January and is believed to be happy to stay, after Spurs' Europa League triumph secured Champions League football next season.
"But uncertainty over Ange Postecoglou's future, and the chance to leave Spurs on a high, could persuade Son that now is the perfect moment to take on a new challenge."
Liverpool may have summer clearout
There are 12 names mentioned by the Daily Mail as potential exits at Liverpool.
Caoimhin Kelleher, Darwin Nunez and Kostas Tsimikas are some of the biggest names who could be on their way.
The Daily Mail reports: "Caoimhin Kelleher confirmed his desire to be a No. 1 again on Sunday and Liverpool will not stand in his way if the price is right. They want around £25m with Brentford, Leeds, Bournemouth and West Ham among those keen.
"Nunez looks set to depart. Saudi Arabian outfits are keeping tabs after having an approach to sign him in January knocked back, with Atletico Madrid and sides in Italy also monitoring his situation.
"Harvey Elliott was in tears at Anfield this weekend and has gone on the record hinting that this could be the end of the road for him, as much as he hates to admit it.
"Tsimikas could leave if [Milos] Kerkez signs and Leeds are among those keeping an eye on the Greek full back.
"A few clubs are sniffing around Jarell Quansah, while Joe Gomez has barely featured – even when fit – this season so it would not be a surprise if Liverpool’s longest-serving player moves on.
"In terms of the forwards, Barcelona like Luis Diaz and Bayern Munich want Cody Gakpo."
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