Liverpool switch information: Hugo Ekitike particulars in full as Rodrygo stance emerges
Hugo Ektike is formally a Liverpool participant and the main target has turned to who the Reds' subsequent signing can be, having already splashed out nearly £300million this summer season
He's right here: Hugo Ekitike is formally a Liverpool participant. The Reds confirmed their seventh summer season signing on Wednesday night, all whereas Arne Slot's squad have been asleep out in Hong Kong.
Liverpool are because of face Italian giants AC Milan on Saturday on the Kai Tak Stadium. The match will kick-off at 12:30pm UK time, giving Ekitike a race towards the clock to make his debut.
The departed Eintracht Frankfurt star will be part of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman as newcomers to the Premier League champions. Ekitike's arrival implies that Liverpool have now spent nearly £300million on new signings through the summer season switch window, though Anfield chiefs might recoup an honest chunk of that sum by sanctioning numerous big-money exits.
They'll all be hoping to play a task within the Reds' title defence which begins at residence to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. However might they be joined by extra new faces?
Right here's a round-up of the most recent switch information from Anfield.
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Ekitike particulars in full
Liverpool introduced the signing of Hugo Ekitike on Wednesday evening after the French striker accomplished a medical in London. Ekitike, 23, has joined the Reds on a six-year contract after they agreed a £79m cope with Eintracht Frankfurt.
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The deal is comprised of a assured £69m plus £10m in performance-related add-ons. Ekitike will be part of up with Liverpool's squad in Asia as they proceed their pre-season tour.
Rodrygo stance emerges
Actual Madrid star Rodrygo at the moment isn't an choice for Liverpool if Luis Diaz leaves the membership. The Reds rejected a £58.5m bid from Bayern Munich final week and the German giants are but to submit an improved provide, regardless of reviews that the Colombian winger stays their precedence.
It's been speculated that Liverpool might flip to Rodrygo if Diaz have been to depart the membership. Nonetheless, the Athletic report that the 24-year-old isn't considered as an choice whereas Diaz has educated usually together with his Liverpool team-mates in Hong Kong.
Ought to Liverpool signal Rodrygo if Luis Diaz leaves? Have your say within the feedback part.
Zubimendi explains snub
Martin Zubimendi has gone into element on his choice to snub Liverpool for the primary time since signing for Arsenal. Zubimendi, 26, joined the Gunners for £55.8m earlier this month, only one yr after rejecting a transfer to Liverpool, who have been prepared to pay his launch clause at Actual Sociedad.
"It wasn't a straightforward time," the Spanish midfielder admitted. "I needed to remain at La Actual, however when gives are available in, you begin fascinated with your choices. The primary query I needed to reply was whether or not I needed to depart – and it wasn't the appropriate time. I felt La Actual supplied me extra alternatives and that I nonetheless had so much to study, so staying was the very best choice."
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