All the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours including updates on Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and more

Liverpool could risk a near-repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation should they allow Konate to enter the last six months of his deal, but the Reds still pocketed €10m (£8.6m) through the sale of the right-back to Los Blancos earlier this summer.

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Liverpool could pay up to £78m, with £69m up front, for Hugo Ekitike as talks continue over add-ons of deal; Liverpool moved for Ekitike after being told Newcastle forward Alexander Isak was not for sale;

The summer transfer window is really starting to cook, with Liverpool closing in on the £300m mark as they seek a deal for Hugo Ekitike, Manchester United close to Bryan Mbeumo and Arsenal preparing to announce signing No.

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.

Liverpool and Chelsea are carrying the brunt of the load, with the Blues the league’s highest spenders before an agreement is struck for Ekitiké. The world champions, according to Transfermarkt, have splashed out £211m ($283 million) and have been heavily reimbursed via their work in the United States this summer.

Viktor Gyokeres has rejected a move to Manchester United after the club outbid Arsenal. According to Jornal Madeira, United have offered £70million plus add-ons for the striker. However, the Swede has reportedly turned down a move, only wanting to join Arsenal.

Jamie Carragher, as ever, was ahead of the curve. Back in April, speaking on the ‘It’s Called Soccer!’ podcast, the former Liverpool defender offered his thoughts on Ekitike. “There’s the lad at Eintracht Frankfurt who scored against Tottenham in the week, and I’m not going to try and pronounce his name!” Carragher laughed.

The former Liverpool, England and Crystal Palace manager has given his verdict on the upcoming Premier League title race