The Reds have not been frugal this window and have equipped Arne Slot with a squad capable of defending its Premier League crown, but one position remains understrength.

Why Ekitike and Isak Could Signal a Tactical ShiftAs the summer transfer window heats up, Liverpool’s intent to evolve under Arne Slot is becoming clearer with

Liverpool transfer target Hugo Ekitike has reacted to reports about him flying to Merseyside to complete a medical ahead of his £79m transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. Arne Slot's side looks to have its seventh new face joining them this summer if all goes to plan.

While the Dutchman has always maintained a degree of prolificness for Liverpool, he's become more complete, more refined, over the past 12 months, with pundit Peter Crouch remarking that he's " gone up a level " under Slot's wing.

Two more of Liverpool's Premier League rivals were interested in signing striker Hugo Ekitike before the Reds beat Newcastle to agreeing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt

Roberto Firmino would become Liverpool’s No 9 but he did not join as one in July 2015 and, across eight years, his role was not easy to define. Rather than putting the finishing touches to Liverpool’s moves, he was instead an orchestrator of their best play, giving others the opportunity to score more than him.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford as Marcus Rashford's exit nears whilst Arsenal continue to push for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon