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 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

It comes with Liverpool close to sealing the £79million signing of Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old France striker is set to undergo a medical today (Tuesday) with Eintracht Frankfurt having agreed a deal that will net the Bundesliga side a guaranteed £69m with £10m in possible add-ons.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford as Marcus Rashford's exit nears whilst Arsenal continue to push for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Liverpool could pay up to £78m, with £69m up front, for Hugo Ekitike as talks continue over add-ons of deal; Liverpool moved for Ekitike after being told Newcastle forward Alexander Isak was not for sale;

After wasting £64 million on Darwin Nunez, Liverpool are once again investing a massive amount of money in an unproven talent in Hugo Ekitike - will the gamble pay off this time?

Ambition, Clarity and a New EraThis summer, Liverpool have made a statement. A big one. The club’s approach to player trading in 2025 is bold, ambitious and