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.”

Liverpool have been searching for a new striker this summer and are close to signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitiké.

Liverpool are set to splash the cash on French striker Hugo Ekitike after signing Florian Wirtz in a record deal for the club. The Premier League champions are looking for a striker as Darwin Nunez is likely to leave the club this summer.