Liverpool is working on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike. That would be a big statement, but there would still be transfer loose ends to tie up this summer.

The Reds are recruiting from a position of strength having secured the Premier League title last season but know they must spend big to acquire their long-term No.9. They have whittled their search down to two players: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.