Liverpool famously vetoed the £53m signing of Nabil Fekir from Lyon back in June 2018 after becoming aware of a knee issue, once the Frenchman had carried out his medical. Therefore, if something similar occurs during Ekitike’s medical check, those at Anfield could well send him back to Frankfurt.

Hugo Ekitike set to put finishing touches to his big-money Liverpool switch - The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal in London before joining his new team-mates in Asia.

That is because Ekitike once publicly claimed that he was a Manchester United fan. The Red Devils could’ve used that to their advantage if they had gone all out for his signature. Sadly for them, they will now have to watch the former PSG man play for their fiercest rivals, Liverpool.

Hugo Ekitike is said to have snubbed a late approach from Manchester United as the Eintracht Frankfurt striker closes in on a £79million move to Premier League rivals Liverpool

Ekitike, Wirtz and the Shape of ChangeIn the mists of Liverpool’s summer dealings, something stirs. The air carries whispers from Frankfurt, of a deal nearly complete, of a