Transfer news: Liverpool set to sign Ekitike plus Mbeumo, Walker-Peters latest

Liverpool’s summer transfer window is heating up, with reports indicating the club is on the verge of securing a significant attacking reinforcement in Hugo Ekitike, alongside continued speculation linking them with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters. The impending arrival of a new managerial era under Arne Slot appears to be kickstarting a crucial period of squad evolution at Anfield, as the Reds aim to strengthen across multiple departments.

The most advanced of these reported pursuits is that of Hugo Ekitike, the young French striker currently with Eintracht Frankfurt. Sources close to the negotiations suggest that Liverpool are in advanced talks, with a deal potentially close to completion. Ekitike, who previously garnered significant attention during his breakout spell at Reims, moved to Frankfurt last summer but has found regular game time hard to come by, featuring sparingly in the Bundesliga. Despite a challenging season in Germany, his raw talent, aerial prowess, and impressive finishing ability at a young age (21) make him an intriguing prospect for the Reds. His potential arrival would provide much-needed depth and competition upfront, offering a different profile to Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo, and signaling Liverpool’s intent to invest in young, high-potential assets capable of growing with the club. This move would underscore a strategy of building for the future while providing immediate rotational options.