Liverpool are to take their summer spending to almost €350 million after agreeing to pay €80m plus €11.5m in add-ons for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike emerged as the Premier League champions’ favoured number nine after they received no encouragement regarding their interest in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.

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 transfer news as with a deal for Hugo Ekitike agreed, there is plenty of opportunity for outgoings at Anfield

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.

Now, Liverpool have made a breakthrough in talks for Hugo Ekitike, with the player said to be prioritising a move to Anfield. His price tag is reportedly set at €100 million, though the expectation is that he could be available for slightly less.

Hugo Ekitike is expected to sign for Liverpool imminently and the Premier League champions are set to be joined by a fun-loving character in the dressing room

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