After Liverpool splashed out on Florian Wirtz, another highly talented young forward is now on the verge of joining Anfield

Liverpool are working on a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who has already agreed personal terms on a six-year contract.

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.