Liverpool news: Hugo Ekitike sent warning as £60m replacement eyed

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Today's Liverpool news sees the club eye one of Europe's most in demand stars while Hugo Ekitike is is given a harsh truthWhile Liverpool's focus is on securing Champions League football next season, another huge matter is demanding the club's attention. Mohamed Salah stunned Anfield and the wider footballing world when he announced his intentions to leave the club this summer.It's true that qualifying for the next season's European Club is paramount for Arne Slot and the Reds, with Saturday's game against Crystal Palace significant to say the least.

However, former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison has also said that the Frenchman could make a comeback sooner rather than later.Ekitike underwent surgery earlier this month with around nine months usually required to fully recover from the devastating injury.READ MORE: Liverpool sent Yan Diomande transfer message as Reds weigh up £87m transfer swoopREAD MORE: 'I'm glad Jurgen Klopp hasn't behaved like Sir Alex Ferguson - he's respected Liverpool'Morrison exclusively told Freebets.com: "Just stay strong. And in this day and age with all the medical technology available, it could be six or seven months."He's young — you heal quicker when you're young.

And when pre-season starts and all your teammates are in it and you're not — that's the hard one."But he's had a very good season overall, he's still young, he's a top player, and he will bounce back. The winger has already given Arne Slot a green light over a move to the UK.Via Gazzetta dello Sport in 2023, he said: "I think every player wants to play in the Premier League because it’s a very competitive league."It has engaging football, great teams and a worldwide audience.