Liverpool now have a situation whereby they have a £79m striker in Arne Slot's first-team in Hugo Ekitike and they had been looking at bringing Alexander Isak into the side as well for a record

Hugo Ekitike’s Early Impact at Liverpool Signals a Bright FutureLiverpool supporters rarely take long to embrace a new hero, and Hugo Ekitike has already begun to write his story at Anfield. The

Liverpool's new striker has always been powered by unflinching self-belief - just ask those that witnessed his rise to prominence in France

Liverpool’s £69m summer signing Hugo Ekitike has quickly become a talking point, not only on the pitch but also in the studio. The French striker, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt, has already scored twice and registered an assist since joining Arne Slot’s side.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, who has insisted that his time at St James' Park is over following the departure of Hugo Ekitike

Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool players to respond to Hugo Ekitike's message to the fanbase after his superb performance vs Bournemouth.

Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began with an entertaining yet uneven 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. The spotlight inevitably fell on Hugo Ekitike, the £79 million summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, who marked his league debut with a goal and an assist. For the French striker, it was the realisation of a long-held ambition.

As Dean Henderson lay sprawled on his back, the clock read 3 minutes and 48 seconds. Daniel Sturridge had held the previous record for the fastest Liverpool debut goal after the Second World War, finding the back of the net in the seventh minute of an FA Cup third-round win over Mansfield Town in 2013.

Hugo Ekitike scored and assisted for Liverpool against Bournemouth, a few days after finding the back of the net against Crystal Palace at Wembley in the Community Shield