Reporter: Frankfurt bids Ekitic for 85 million pounds, Liverpool is expected to make rapid progress in negotiations

According to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, Frankfurt estimated Ekitic to be 85 million pounds, and Liverpool is negotiating very quickly.

The reporter wrote: "Ekitic hopes to join Liverpool. The striker has agreed to the transfer in principle, provided that the two clubs can reach an agreement on the transfer."

"Liverpool has also expressed his intention to make a formal offer to Frankfurt. Negotiations between the two sides are progressing and progress is expected to be very rapid."

"Frankfurt's estimate of Ekitic is 85 million pounds, and Newcastle had bid 70 million pounds on Monday, but was rejected. It is unlikely that Newcastle will take action again at present."

"If Ekitic eventually joins Liverpool, the Reds will give up pursuing Isak."