The Reds are looking to refashion their forward line this summer with Ekitike and Newcastle United's Alexander Isak their leading targets.
While Liverpool are long-time admirers of Isak, Newcastle remain steadfast in their resolve not to sell the player during this transfer window despite the Reds willing to make an offer in excess of £100million for the Sweden international.
And the Reds have now turned their immediate attention to Ekitike, the 23-year-old Frenchman who has become one of Europe's most in-demand forwards after an impressive spell with Frankfurt in which he helped them to Champions League qualification.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
