Ekitike becomes the second major addition to Arne Slot’s Liverpool side this summer, following the arrival of Florian Wirtz. The Dutch manager, who led the Reds to the Premier League title in his debut season, is looking to refresh the squad without losing the human touch that has long been part of the club’s identity.

A fter extensive links to Newcastle United, Hugo Ekitiké signed for Liverpool this past week in a whirlwind turn of events—with manager Arne Slot's plans for the Frenchman reportedly a key factor in his decision to head to Anfield.

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Ultimately, Hugo Ekitike has chosen Liverpool as his new home. He is leaving Eintracht Frankfurt having signed a six-year contract at Anfield and in a deal that could, if all conditions are met, eventually rise to about £79million ($107m), taking Liverpool’s summer expenditure to just under £300m.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Alexander Isak: Will Liverpool Try to Sign Striker After Hugo Ekitike Deal?. It’s proven to be a summer of transfer sagas already and Alexander Isak could well be the hot topic for the remainder of the window.

Hugo Ekitike won't just be a forward for Liverpool, he can also play on the left-wing. With the club's continued pursuit for Alexander Isak, there have been a few question marks over the Frenchman's arrival.

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Hugo Ekitike versatility at Liverpool could provide escape route for Luis Diaz - The Reds have maintained they do not want to sell the Colombian forward.