Ekitike’s former youth coach Jean-Philippe, AKA ‘Nano’, spoke with GOAL in 2021 and explained some of the qualities he exuded as a young boy, which have continued into his playing career as an adult.

Ekitike’s profile seems almost tailor-made for the chaotic, pressing-heavy Liverpool that once dominated under Klopp. And as Kable noted, “In that respect – in most respects, in fact – he is very similar to Alexander Isak, albeit with considerably more flair to his game and a penchant for taking players on in the dribble.”

Hugo Ekitike is expected to arrive in the UK on Monday ahead of a medical on Tuesday, as he finalises a six-year contract at Liverpool after Anfield chiefs reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal worth £79m (€91.

Hugo Ekitike is on the verge of joining Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt and it could affect Nicolas Jackson's short-term future at Chelsea.

Liverpool will be signing a player ready to become the 'complete centre forward' in Hugo Ekitike after a ringing endorsement from an observer.

Liverpool have submitted a €90 million (£78m/$105m) bid to Eintracht Frankfurt for French striker Hugo Ekitike. Sky Sports have revealed that an agreement in principle has been established between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt,