New signing could help transform Premier League winners as Arne Slot targets another assault on the Champions League

More than any player, Ekitike somehow both reaffirms and rejects conventional wisdom and scouting biases. He's everything "dumb" clubs get wrong about transfers, and everything "smart" clubs get right.

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

It comes with Liverpool close to sealing the £79million signing of Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old France striker is set to undergo a medical today (Tuesday) with Eintracht Frankfurt having agreed a deal that will net the Bundesliga side a guaranteed £69m with £10m in possible add-ons.

Ekitike’s profile seems almost tailor-made for the chaotic, pressing-heavy Liverpool that once dominated under Klopp. And as Kable noted, “In that respect – in most respects, in fact – he is very similar to Alexander Isak, albeit with considerably more flair to his game and a penchant for taking players on in the dribble.”

Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford as Marcus Rashford's exit nears whilst Arsenal continue to push for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has been spotted boarding the plane to Liverpool ahead of his move to the side which should be completed this week.

Ekitike, Wirtz and the Shape of ChangeIn the mists of Liverpool’s summer dealings, something stirs. The air carries whispers from Frankfurt, of a deal nearly complete, of a