Huge Ekitike comments show true colors as Liverpool close in on Alexander Isak transfer

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Hugo Ekitike has already confirmed he's willing to modify his position to suit his Liverpool colleagues as they prepare to welcome Alexander Isak.

The French attacker arrived at Anfield from Frankfurt for $107 million this summer after his outstanding performances in Germany.

He's enjoyed a superb beginning to his Merseyside journey, scoring in the Community Shield and Liverpool's first two Premier League matches this season.

Liverpool recruited Ekitike as they sought to introduce a central figure to their offensive tactics.

When he signed, Isak wasn't expected to be on the market, but he later became available after expressing his wish to leave Newcastle.

The Reds are now poised to spend a British record $169M to land his signature, resulting in two expensive players vying for the identical position.

Nevertheless, Ekitike has confessed he's keen to provide various alternatives and will change roles if it helps the team, possibly surrendering his position as the side's top striker, reports the Liverpool Echo.

I can't define myself only as a striker (who likes) to finish: I like to play, I like to be in the game, in the collective part of play (and) create also.

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"So, I can do both – I can play alone and I like to play also with another striker and I think that's what makes me versatile, but you know now in football you need to adapt."

It remains to be seen how Arne Slot intends to deploy Isak and Ekitike within his forward line, or whether one will be forced to accept reduced minutes.

Ekitike admitted he is happy to play whatever role is necessary