Hugo Ekitike is on the verge of joining Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt and it could affect Nicolas Jackson's short-term future at Chelsea.

Liverpool are not standing still. With Arne Slot at the helm, fresh from a Premier League title in his debut season, the club has already moved decisively. Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz have arrived, and Ekitike is expected to replace Darwin Nunez, who is set to depart.

Ekitike’s former youth coach Jean-Philippe, AKA ‘Nano’, spoke with GOAL in 2021 and explained some of the qualities he exuded as a young boy, which have continued into his playing career as an adult.

Liverpool will be signing a player ready to become the 'complete centre forward' in Hugo Ekitike after a ringing endorsement from an observer.

Two more of Liverpool's Premier League rivals were interested in signing striker Hugo Ekitike before the Reds beat Newcastle to agreeing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt

Liverpool are on the brink of confirming the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike, with the forward set to link up with his new team in Hong Kong.

Liverpool have won the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike after Arne Slot went on a charm offensive to bring the Frenchman to Anfield amid competition from Newcastle