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Hugo Ekitike was recently signed by Liverpool(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Manchester United were reportedly snubbed by Hugo Ekitike's representatives, not long before Liverpool secured his signature.

The Frenchman was unveiled by the Reds after arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £79million deal.

He became the fourth big money signing to be agreed this summer after the Premier League record breaking acquisition of Florian Wirtz, the £40m signing of Milos Kerkez and the £29.5m purchase of Jeremie Frimpong.

After Newcastle United's £70m offer for Ekitike was rejected, Liverpool appeared to have a free run on the 23-year-old.

Despite his previous affection for the club, Ekitike had his heart set on Anfield.

This was ruthlessly communicated to United after they reached out to his agent and enquired about his services.

Ekitike was the second big name forward to turn down the Red Devils, who were offered the opportunity to sign Viktor Gyokeres by his club Sporting Lisbon.

United tried to sign Ekitike but were rejected by his representatives(Image: Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

However, the Swede rejected their advances as he had his heart set on Arsenal.

He may not be the last attacker to join the club, as Newcastle forward Alexander Isak has revealed he wants to explore a summer transfer, according to reports from the north east.

Isak has reportedly told Newcastle United that he would like to explore an exit(Image: Serena Taylor, Newcastle United via Getty Images)Article continues below

The Reds were recently linked with a £120m move for the Swedish forward, but the Magpies said he was not for sale.

This prompted the Reds to sign Ekitike, but there may still be room in the coffers for the ex-Real Sociedad hitman.

Isak recently left Newcastle's pre-season tour of the Far East, nursing a minor thigh injury and the Reds are expected to try and capitalise on the uncertainty, according to the Daily Mail.
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