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Liverpool are closing in on a move for Hugo Ekitike(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool are keen to show the rest of their Premier League rivals they are taking the 2025-26 seriously and aren't happy to settle for one title triumph under Arne Slot.

The Reds have splashed out more than £170million on three major signings and look set to add one more after advancing in talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.

Slot has already added right-back Jeremie Frimpong, left-back Milos Kerkez and playmaker Florian Wirtz - who arrived in a record deal worth £116.5m.

The Premier League champions were also interested in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, but appear to have cooled their interest, with the Sweden star valued at around £125m.

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Isak looked to be Liverpool's priority target this summer, but with the in-demand striker commanding such a high price, they have now moved onto Ekitike - and the deal is now picking up speed.

Newcastle had made it clear they planned to make a move for Ekitike themselves and even wanted to pair him with current forward Isak.

But Liverpool have effectively called their bluff by registering an interest in Isak - as well as pushing ahead with their bid to sign Ekitike.

Ekitike wants to join Liverpool and has already agreed personal terms(Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle have already had a £70m bid rejected by Frankfurt for the Frenchman - with the Bundesliga side holding out for around £85m.

Ekitike has a release clause of around £86.5m but Liverpool hope to pay less to snap up the player, who has already agreed personal terms with Slot's side.

Liverpool are optimistic about wrapping up the transfer next week, boosted by the knowledge that Ekitike wants to join them over Newcastle - which also gives them a much cheaper alternative to Isak.

Liverpool won't want to lose any more of their star players after seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid for £10m, but defender Ibahima Konate is one who could attract plenty of interest across Europe's elite clubs.

Konate was a vital part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League last season - but as it stands he risks following in the same steps as Alexander-Arnold by leaving on a free transfer next summer.

His former youth coach has even suggested he could link up with Alexander-Arnold at Madrid and feels he is a better defender than current Los Blancos star Antonio Rudiger.

Ibrahima Konate's former youth coach has tipped him to join Real Madrid(Image: Franco Arland/Getty Images)

Eric Hely - who worked with Konate at Sochaux - said: "I'd say better than Rudiger, who is undoubtedly an athlete, but I think Ibrahima is technically stronger.

He gives off a lot of confidence and has a very good footwork."

Liverpool were reported to be one of the top sides keeping tabs on Salford City wonderkid Will Wright after emerging as a major talent at the League Two club.

The Liverpool Echo claimed the Reds were rivalling Arsenal for the 17-year-old, with a £300,000 offer mooted by some sources.

But the same outlet has now revealed Liverpool have walked away from talks with the club - who are owned by Gary Neville and David Beckham.

Arne Slot has reportedly missed out on signing Salford City youngster Will Wright(Image: Getty Images)

It's understood that Arsenal have now "hijacked" the deal to sign the youngster, forcing Liverpool to pull away, after offering Salford a much higher fee.

Other clubs reported to hold interest in Wright are Brentford, Leicester, Burnley and even Manchester City.

But Arsenal are believed to be "closing in" on the 6 ft 3in star after netting more than 50 goals across all levels for Salford last season.

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