More than any player, Ekitike somehow both reaffirms and rejects conventional wisdom and scouting biases. He's everything 'dumb' clubs get wrong about transfers, and everything smart clubs get right.

Liverpool are on the verge of signing striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79million and Reds boss Arne Slot played a key role in persuading the player to join

Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has been spotted boarding the plane to Liverpool ahead of his move to the side which should be completed this week.

Liverpool have already been hugely active in the summer transfer window and, as they close in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, a fresh report states they want to complete two more signings that could take their summer spending to almost £400million.

Liverpool have agreed a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike, and the Frenchman seems set to fulfil the demands that manager Arne Slot places on his centre forwards

Liverpool have now reportedly ‘opened talks’ with the representatives of Real Madrid star Rodrygo as sporting director Richard Hughes ‘pushes’ to seal a deal for the Arsenal target.

With Hugo Ekitike closing in on a move to Liverpool, the Premier League champions' dressing room will soon welcome the Frenchman's reported excitable nature behind the scenes