The Premier League champions have ruthlessly gone about their business this summer, and their ultimate power play over Newcastle United means Hugo Ekitiké is Liverpool-bound.
The Reds used their interest in Alexander Isak as leverage to secure a deal for the highly-rated French forward, who has intrigued the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid off the back of an impressive Bundesliga season.
A switch to Liverpool marks Ekitiké’s second attempt to shine at one of Europe’s elites. His move to Paris Saint-Germain proved too soon for the forward, and some may question whether he’ll be able to cut it in the rigours of the Premier League.
Still, Ekitiké is a striker of immense talent, and Liverpool have shown they can win league titles in the absence of a reliable No. 9. In that sense, the pressure will be eased, but the cash they’re forking out to bring him to Merseyside means the 23-year-old, in tandem with Florian Wirtz, will be expected to hit the ground running right away.
With Ekitiké not set to receive his shirt number until later this summer, here are potential options for the young talent at his new home.
