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However, the move for the Sweden forward has been held up because of negotiations between the clubs over add-on payments.

"But the Athletic Bilbao winger eventually opted to sign a new contract with his current club, so Barca were forced to look elsewhere, with an attempted move for Liverpool's Luis Diaz also falling through."

The starting point of Liverpool's move for Ekitike arrived at the end of last season.

Chelsea were another club seriously interested in him but, having recently signed Delap and Joao Pedro, they are unlikely to move for another frontman, unless there is movement out.

Manchester United's move for the Brentford forward has gone a bit quiet in recent weeks.