Hugo Ekitike has been a player in Liverpool’s sights since the summer transfer window opened at the start of June.

It’s a well-known fact that Liverpool have been on the hunt for a new number nine this summer, with Arne Slot looking to introduce more than just one regular-scoring player into his attack.

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Indeed, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo both picked up the slack when needed, but the fact that Mohamed Salah had to contribute to over 50 goals shows how far ahead the rest of the Reds’ attack he actually was.

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And, now that the Reds are set to welcome one of the most sought-after number nines in the world in Hugo Ekitike, it feels like things could be different in the 2025-26 season.

“Should Hugo Ekitike sign for Liverpool, he’s expected to agree to a six-year contract, earning between €12M and €13M gross annually,” he wrote via his personal X account.

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“An agreement between Liverpool and Frankfurt has yet to be finalized.”

Over the last few years, Liverpool’s main focus when recruiting new players has been to make sure they have plenty of potential.

And, while Ekitike is still set to cost over £70million, there’s plenty of potential for him to fulfil and perhaps exceed that total in the future.