Isak or Ekitike in Arne Slot’s Red Revolution?Isak or Nothing? Liverpool Push Newcastle’s LimitsIn a rare display of muscle-flexing, Liverpool have made their move for

Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, who is heavily linked with Liverpool, has drawn comparisons with Thierry Henry in the past and the Arsenal icon has given his thoughts on the striker

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.

SPORT.com has all the latest news, updates, views and reaction from around the footballing world. Liverpool have made a bid of around £70million for Hugo Ekitike, with the striker already

According to Sport Bild, Frankfurt are holding out for a higher fee, but Liverpool’s strong relationship with the Bundesliga club may smooth negotiations. Ekitike has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Reds and is now awaiting a club-to-club agreement.

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 '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