Anfield Pulse

✅ 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Liverpool have completed the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt! BIENVENUE, HUGO BOSS! 🇫🇷😎

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿| Liverpool are said to be keeping a close eye on Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell. The 22-year-old defender is high on the radar of the recruitment team, after being scouted on multiple occasions last season. 🗞️ [@SamC_reports] #LFC

🚨🇸🇪| Liverpool retain an interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. The St. James’ Park officials insist that the Sweden international is presently not for sale. 🗞️ [@_pauljoyce] #LFC

🚨🇫🇷| Anfield officials are confident Hugo Ekitike can become one of the finest forwards in the game, should his recent progress with Eintracht be maintained. 🗞️ [@AHunterGuardian]

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿| After signing Hugo Ekitike, the spending spree could continue — Liverpool are interested in Crystal Palace Marc Guehi. 🗞️ [@_pauljoyce] #LFC

🚨🇫🇷| Hugo Ekitike is expected to finalise his move to Liverpool today before flying out for their pre-season tour of Asia. The striker began his medical in London yesterday and that is expected to be completed today along with personal terms. 🗞️ [@SkySportsLyall] #LFC

🚨🇧🇷| Talks have taken place between Liverpool and Real Madrid over Rodrygo, but nothing is advanced. The Brazilian’s situation remains unclear, as he hasn’t expressed a desire to leave the Spanish side. 🗞️ [@AbdellahBoulma] #LFC

🚨🇧🇷| Discussions are underway between Liverpool and Rodrygo’s camp, as the interest has reached a more advanced stage. LFC are moving forward to make the big move happen for Real Madrid’s winger. 🗞️ [@Santi_J_FM] #LFC

It was ALWAYS Liverpool. 😉❤️

🚨🇫🇷| Hugo Ekitike flew from Frankfurt to Liverpool on Tuesday morning — he is expected to undergo a medical later today &, if all goes well, sign a six-year contract. Hugo Ekitike will then join his teammates on tour in Hong Kong on Wednesday evening. 🗞️ [@LEquipe] #LFC

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿| Liverpool are keen on Marc Guehi at the right price — Tottenham, who made a bid for him in January, are still in the mix too. 🗞️ [@David_Ornstein via @SkySportsPL] #LFC

🚨🇫🇷| Manchester United made a push to sign Hugo Ekitike last week, but he was already committed to Liverpool. 🗞️ [@David_Ornstein via @SkySportsPL] #LFC

🚨🇫🇷| There is belief among Liverpool decision-makers that Hugo Ekitike has all the ingredients to develop into one of the best strikers in Europe. LFC are always guided by the data and in the case of Hugo Ekitike, the statistics made for impressive reading. 🗞️ [@ESPNFC] #LFC

🚨🇫🇷| Hugo Ekitike models himself on Karim Benzema — he is an accomplished dribbler and enjoys creating for his teammates. One of the scouts from a top European club told ESPN: “He loves playing for others who love playing for him.” 🗞️ [@ESPNFC] #LFC

🚨🇦🇷| Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister is one of the options for Real Madrid, as they look to replace Toni Kroos — a potential deal could only materialize if they sell Rodrygo. 🗞️ [@DiarioAS] #LFC

🚨🇮🇹| Atalanta BC are set to present an offer of €12M (~£10M) to Liverpool for Federico Chiesa. 🗞️ [@MCriscitiello] #LFC

🚨🇮🇹| It is ‘more likely than not’ that Federico Chiesa will leave Liverpool this summer. 🗞️ [@LewisSteele_] #LFC

🚨🇧🇷| Liverpool are keen on Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, but a potential deal will depend on outgoings. 🗞️ [@LewisSteele_] #LFC

🚨🇸🇪| Alexander Isak is very well liked by Liverpool — that’s why they enquired about him. It’s not likely at this stage, but not impossible. 🗞️ [@LewisSteele_] #LFC