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 are close to wrapping up a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, thus most likely bringing an end to any talk of a move for Newcastle centre-forward Alexander Isak who reportedly had been keen on swapping St James' Park for Anfield.

It's little wonder Juventus are keen to bring him back to Turin but having just signed Canadian Jonathan David on a free transfer but big wages, and with ongoing concerns over Dusan Vhlovic's status in the squad, the Old Lady have stalled on a deal for Kolo Muani.

Darwin Nunez showed Liverpool manager Arne Slot that he still has plenty left to offer by scoring a hat-trick in a secret pre-season friendly against Stoke City on Sunday. Liverpool welcomed the Championship side to the AXA Training Centre as they continued the preparations for their Premier League title defence.

Liverpool Beat Newcastle to Hugo Ekitike as Transfer Saga AcceleratesAs the summer window intensifies, Liverpool have made a decisive move in the race for Hugo Ekitike, beating Newcastle United to