More than any player, Ekitike somehow both reaffirms and rejects conventional wisdom and scouting biases. He's everything "dumb" clubs get wrong about transfers, and everything "smart" clubs get right.

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.

Why Ekitike and Isak Could Signal a Tactical ShiftAs the summer transfer window heats up, Liverpool’s intent to evolve under Arne Slot is becoming clearer with

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

Liverpool is set to complete the signing of Hugo Ekitike this week, but the Reds are unlikely to be done there in the transfer window, with players being linked with exits

Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt and manager Arne Slot has made his expectations clear

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.

Two more of Liverpool's Premier League rivals were interested in signing striker Hugo Ekitike before the Reds beat Newcastle to agreeing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt