The Reds have not been frugal this window and have equipped Arne Slot with a squad capable of defending its Premier League crown, but one position remains understrength.

All the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours, including updates on Alexander Isak, Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Luis Diaz, Rodrygo and more

Liverpool are completing a move for Hugo Ekitike after they agreed a deal worth up to £79 million ($106m) with Eintracht Frankfurt, sources told ESPN.

Liverpool have agreed a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike, and the Frenchman seems set to fulfil the demands that manager Arne Slot places on his centre forwards

Hugo Ekitike is expected to arrive in the UK on Monday ahead of a medical on Tuesday, as he finalises a six-year contract at Liverpool after Anfield chiefs reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal worth £79m (€91.

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 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 could pay up to £78m, with £69m up front, for Hugo Ekitike as talks continue over add-ons of deal; Liverpool moved for Ekitike after being told Newcastle forward Alexander Isak was not for sale;