Sacha Tavolieri reports that Croatian central defender Hrvoje Smolcic of Eintracht Frankfurt has failed his RSC Anderlecht medical. Smolcic’s persistent knee issues evidently proved to be a deal

Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia were among the group of players absent from Aston Villa's squad to face Eintracht Frankfurt

Ekitike becomes the second major addition to Arne Slot’s Liverpool side this summer, following the arrival of Florian Wirtz. The Dutch manager, who led the Reds to the Premier League title in his debut season, is looking to refresh the squad without losing the human touch that has long been part of the club’s identity.

Liverpool have signed French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday, with media reports saying the deal was worth 69 million pounds ($93.65 million) plus add-ons.

Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche says he's "delighted" Hugo Ekitike has earned a move to Liverpool after 18 months with the Bundesliga side. The 22-year-old becomes the Reds' seventh signing of the summer after completing a deal worth a potential £79m from Frankfurt on Wednesday.

Liverpool’s summer of sharp recruitment continued this week with the arrival of 23-year-old Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Speaking exclusively to Liverpool FC Official Website, the French U21 international expressed a genuine sense of awe and excitement at stepping into Anfield’s world-class environment.

Liverpool have signed Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth £79m (€91m); Liverpool moved for Ekitike after being told Newcastle forward Alexander Isak was not for sale; Newcastle ha

Unai Emery has named his Aston Villa starting XI to face Eintracht Frankfurt at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. This is the first of three pre-season friendlies Villa will play in the United States,