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

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.

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.