Former West Ham and Wolves first-team coach Edu Rubio on the prospect of Hugo Ektike joining Liverpool: "He can be a great signing for Liverpool FC. He can play on his own at the front or in a front two.

Liverpool’s Exciting Striker SigningLiverpool are pushing ahead in the transfer market with real intent this summer. Following a brilliant Premier League-winning season under Arne

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez could head to Saudi Arabia once the Reds finalise the signing of Hugo Ekitike, with a 'gargantuan' salary on offer.

While his haul of 15 league goals in 2024-25 was a career best, his finishing appears a potential weakness. The 23-year-old underperformed his expected goals total by 6.7 and converted just 12.8% of his shots – with Isak almost twice as lethal in front of goal last season.

Liverpool are working on securing a fee below Ekitike’s reported £86.5m release clause, though the final figure could depend on further negotiations. The move will push the Reds’ summer spending beyond £250m, following the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.

Liverpool have opened talks with Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Alexander Isak, Arsenal are yet to complete the signing of Viktor Gyokeres and Manchester United's summer has hit a snag

Liverpool are 'taking a back seat' and cooling their efforts to sign a €100m-rated striker in a development that increases Man Utd's chances of striking a deal