Overview

• Liverpool have agreed an initial £69 million fee plus up to £10 million in add-ons to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, making him their second-most expensive acquisition
• The 23-year-old striker, who recorded 15 goals and eight assists last season and earned Bundesliga Team of the Season honours, says he can operate both as a lone forward and in partnership
• Ekitike completed his medical on July 22 before flying out to Hong Kong and he posted an emotional Instagram farewell to Frankfurt fans, thanking them for their support
• Bayern Munich returned to formal negotiations this month after Liverpool dismissed their initial €67.5 million offer for winger Luis Díaz, leaving his future in doubt
• Fenway Sports Group’s spending has neared £300 million this summer as the reigning champions reinforce Arne Slot’s squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign