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Hugo Ekitike has been told where he will fit in at Liverpool(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Arne Slot has told Hugo Ekitike where he will fit in at Liverpool, regardless of Alexander Isak's potential move to Anfield.

The Reds continued their summer spending spree by signing Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal that could rise to £79m.

Despite not yet being capped by France at senior level, Ekitike ticks all the boxes of what the champions want from a young striker.



The club's analysts have seen enough to suggest they have a future Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe on their hands, reports The Athletic, with the 23-year-old's transfer value expected to balloon.

Liverpool have parted with an initial £69m for Ekitike, but that fee could be dwarfed if they manage to get their hands on Isak.

However, in a telling phone call with Ekitike prior to his arrival, Slot outlined where he sees him fitting into his side.

Arne Slot has made his plans for Ekitike clear(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Article continues below

And that is as a number nine with the ability to drop deeper and link play when required.

Therefore, if Isak arrives, Ekitike may have to settle for a bit-part role initially.

Given the Reds' fixture demands both domestically and in European competition, he could still secure ample game time before applying pressure to Isak to be the club's first-choice central striker.

It would be a headache of the right kind for Slot.

Ekitike has linked up with his new team-mates in Hong Kong(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, as the Isak transfer saga continues, Ekitike has linked up with his new team-mates in Hong Kong.