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Arne Slot played a big role in convincing Hugo Ekitike to join Liverpool(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

By their standards, Liverpool are experiencing an extraordinary summer concerning incoming transfers, and the club's ability to secure their primary targets has seen head coach Arne Slot take a chunk of the credit.

In today's game, supporters frequently regard a club's puling power as its greatest strength.

According to ESPN, Liverpool initially made contact with the towering French striker's representatives back in March.

It is understood that Slot subsequently arranged a Zoom call with Ekitike, during which the Dutchman explained how Ekitike would feature for Liverpool with Slot describing how Ekitike could fulfil the role of the mobile and dynamic No.

9 he was seeking.

Sources revealed that Slot delivered a "masterclass" in persuading the player to favour a switch to Liverpool, despite attention from other clubs.

There had been some slight worries over whether Ekitike was prepared for the Premier League, with comparisons made to his underwhelming switch to PSG three years ago.

But there is now belief that Ekitike can demonstrate his quality in England with the player's self-confidence enhanced following the discussion with Slot.

Article continues belowHugo Ekitike is said to have his head turned by Arne Slot(Image: Getty)

"Since I talked to the coach, in my head I was sure about it," Ekitike said upon his arrival at Liverpool.

The way the club works, what I have heard about the people here, the atmosphere, the fans, the stadium, the way they improve players, already champions of the Premier League."

Florian Wirtz was signed for a British record fee(Image: Getty Images)

Ekitike isn't the sole fresh face in the Reds' ranks who's been swayed by Liverpool's manager into making the switch to Merseyside, reports the Express.

The Reds sent shockwaves through the Premier League when they secured Florian Wirtz's signature in June, with the German superstar having been pursued by Bayern Munich and Manchester City.

However, it was Slot's compelling charm and meticulous tactical breakdown that's believed to have persuaded the 22-year-old that Anfield was his next move – quite an achievement when competing against the powers of Pep Guardiola.

Alexander Isak is another player Arne Slot's Liverpool are looking to sign(Image: Getty Images)Article continues below

With Ekitike's arrival, Liverpool's summer expenditure has now reached nearly £300m.

So far, signings include Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez and the Bayer Leverkusen pair, Jeremie Frimpong and Wirtz.

However, Slot may have one more player to charm, as a move for Newcastle's Alexander Isak is now in the offing as Liverpool look to substantiate their most famous summer window to date with a marquee signing for the ages.


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