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Meanwhile, Manchester United are 'seriously considering' him as a potential target.

The Bundesliga side are thought to be 'firmly' expecting him to depart at the end of the season but are demanding €80million (£67m).

That said, reports claim United could have an edge in the race for Ekitike's signature, as he grew up supporting the club.

Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder, who has previously heaped praise on the French talent, said: "I'll tell you, I've seen a lot of this boy," Sneijder said.

"There is really a lot of potential in this boy."

Elsewhere, Darwin Nunez appears to have two new clubs interested in his services.

According to TEAMtalk, both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have the Uruguayan on their radar amid uncertainty over his long-term future at Anfield.

For Forest, a new striker is described as a priority whilst Newcastle could look at signing a new striker, should they decide to let Alexander Isak depart

Nunez, who has had a difficult season, addressed his woes while on international duty.

"[I’m motivated] to forget a little about what’s happening there [at Liverpool]," Nunez told El Pais
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