A potential Alexander Isak transfer to Liverpool is ‘doable’ this summer despite the imminent signing of Hugo Ekitike, according to reports.

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Hugo Ekitike, who was given an interesting nickname by none other than Lionel Messi during their time together at PSG

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.

Jeremie Frimpong cost only his £29m release clause, Wirtz at first was rated £126m by Bayer Leverkusen, Bournemouth wanted £45m for Milos Kerkez and Ekitike's deal has been agreed at £7m below his release clause. Now the sporting director has been set a benchmark for Isak too.

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;

Liverpool manager Arne Slot took centre stage to help convince Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike to reject a move to Newcastle United and St. James’ Park in favour of Anfield, according to

Ekitike’s former youth coach Jean-Philippe, AKA ‘Nano’, spoke with GOAL in 2021 and explained some of the qualities he exuded as a young boy, which have continued into his playing career as an adult.