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Liverpool’s new signing Hugo Ekitike has made a flying start, and Alan Shearer couldn’t resist a playful dig at Alexander Isak in the middle of the transfer drama.

Liverpool’s attack has started the new season on a strong note, and that is thanks to Hugo Ekitike.

The 23-year-old striker, signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69million plus add-ons, has hit the ground running.

He scored in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace and followed that up with a goal on his Premier League debut against Bournemouth.

His strike set Liverpool on their way to a 4-2 win at Anfield.

For Liverpool, this fast start is a big boost, especially with ongoing talk about adding another striker.

The club has been strongly linked with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, but Newcastle are reluctant to sell without a replacement lined up.

Liverpool already saw a £110million bid rejected, and reports suggest they may return with an even higher offer that could break the British transfer record.

Still, with Ekitike finding form so quickly, the dynamic of any new forward arriving has become more complicated.

And that is where Alan Shearer came in.

The Newcastle legend could not resist a cheeky comment about the situation.

With Isak reportedly on strike to force a move to Liverpool, Shearer hinted that joining the Reds might not guarantee him a starting role.

Posting on X, Shearer wrote: “Surely any forward thinking of going to Liverpool, will be having second thoughts now having to play second fiddle to the brilliant Ekitike all season?”

It was a tongue-in-cheek remark, but it added another layer to the transfer drama.

From Liverpool’s point of view, it shows how quickly Ekitike has put himself in the conversation as first-choice striker.

If he keeps scoring, Arne Slot may not see a need to rush Isak or anyone else into the line-up.

For now, Liverpool fans can enjoy the sight of their new signing making an instant impact, while also watching one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer unfold.

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