A potential Alexander Isak transfer to Liverpool is 'doable' this summer despite the imminent signing of Hugo Ekitike, according to reports.

There is belief among Liverpool's decision-makers that Hugo Ekitike, 23, has all the tools to develop into one of Europe's top strikers. How did Liverpool decide to sign him and what can fans expect?

In his latest Fact Files column for the Daily Briefing, German football insider Christian Falk has charted the sequence of events which ultimately led to Liverpool agreeing a move for Ekitike.

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.

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.

Ekitike’s Arrival Is About More Than Just GoalsLiverpool’s £69 million swoop for Hugo Ekitike, with an additional £10 million in add-ons, is more than a blockbuster signing – it’s a

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.