Liverpool are on the verge of signing striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79million and Reds boss Arne Slot played a key role in persuading the player to join

Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has been spotted boarding the plane to Liverpool ahead of his move to the side which should be completed this week.

Manchester United tried to sign Hugo Ekitike, but could not convince him about a switch to Old Trafford. Per transfer expert David Ornstein, “Man United made a push for him last week, but he had already committed to Liverpool.”

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.

Manchester United are in the market for a new striker, having already strengthened their attack with the signings of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Matheus Cunha from Wolves