Liverpool will be signing a player ready to become the 'complete centre forward' in Hugo Ekitike after a ringing endorsement from an observer.

Liverpool have agreed an initial £69m fee to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old Frenchman is expected to arrive in the UK on Tuesday before having a medical. Frankfurt accepted a deal worth £79m, with £69m guaranteed and £10m in add-ons.

Ekitike’s former youth coach Jean-Philippe, AKA ‘Nano’, spoke with GOAL in 2021 and explained some of the qualities he exuded as a young boy, which have continued into his playing career as an adult.

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Professional Football Analyst and Scout Umir Irfan spoke to Total Sport's Giulia Bould about Hugo Ekitike's qualities after Liverpool agreed an initial £69m deal for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker The 23-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 games across all competitions for Frankfurt last season

Does Alexander Isak stay at Newcastle United? Will Liverpool secure Hugo Ekitike? Where will Yoane Wissa ultimately play? Plenty of action in the coming weeks.

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Ekitike is expected to arrive in the UK on Monday ahead of a medical on Tuesday as he finalises a six-year contract at Anfield that will make him the third biggest signing in the club's history