Ekitike, 23, had long been linked with a Premier League move, with Newcastle United and Manchester United reportedly joining Liverpool in pursuit of the Frenchman.

Forward Hugo Ekitike has joined Liverpool on a permanent transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 23-year-old successfully completed a medical and agreed

Liverpool have completed the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal that could be worth £79m. Ekitike underwent a medical on Tuesday in London before putting the finishing touches on a six-year deal and he will now fly out to join his new team-mates on the Hong Kong leg of their pre-season tour of Asia.