Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cissé has backed Hugo Ekitike (22) to succeed at Anfield following his high-profile move from Eintracht Frankfurt, insisting the forward has rediscovered the

Liverpool transfer target Hugo Ekitike has reacted to reports about him flying to Merseyside to complete a medical ahead of his £79m transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. Arne Slot's side looks to have its seventh new face joining them this summer if all goes to plan.

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.