Liverpool agreed on personal terms with Hugo Ekitike and submitted a £70 million bid to Eintracht Frankfurt. Ekitike had a breakout season in the Bundesliga with 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances, attracting interest from clubs like Manchester United and Newcastle, the latter of which withdrew from the chase. Ekitike's signing adds unpredictability to Liverpool's attack, alongside other new players, and his intelligent movement complements existing players, indicating a significant evolution in Liverpool's offensive strategy.
Ekitike enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Bundesliga last season, registering 22 goals and twelve assists across 48 appearances in all comps.
The addition of Ekitike introduces another unpredictable element to Liverpool's evolving attack, giving rival Premier League clubs something to worry about.
With the arrivals of Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and two attack-minded fullbacks, Liverpool have added four players who could fit right into the starting XI on Matchweek 1.
Ekitike offers a different attacking profile compared to Liverpool's current options, standing out for his intelligent movement and ability to exploit space.
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