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Liverpool believe one of their new signings could ‘unlock’ Mohamed Salah like never before
Liverpool are, for once, acting like a big club and showing their Premier League rivals how it’s done in the transfer market.
The last time the Reds won the Premier League title, Jurgen Klopp was handed Thiago, Kostas Tsimikas and the late Diogo Jota to go and defend his crown.
While the latter would prove to be the only successful acquisition, Liverpool failed to address the glaring holes in the squad and would scrap until the final day of the following season to secure Champions League qualification.
This time around, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have arrived at Anfield on either side of the club-record signing of Florian Wirtz, and now David Ornstein reports a £79 million agreement for Hugo Ekitike has been struck with Eintracht Frankfurt.
It is indeed an exciting time to be a Liverpool fan, despite the overwhelming speculation surrounding new signings, and the Reds have a clear plan in mind for Ekitike.
Hugo Ekitike could be the key to further Mohamed Salah success
According to Dean Jones, the Reds have not only sought to sign Ekitike for the goals he would provide but also for his creativity in attack.
Liverpool believe the Frenchman would elevate an attack that relies heavily on Mohamed Salah and help the Egyptian reach new levels after his record-breaking Premier League campaign last term.
Under Klopp, his side reached the peak of their powers when Roberto Firmino led the line, a striker who provided goals, yes, but more importantly was at the heartbeat of the team, often turning creator for Sadio Mane and Salah.
Ekitike can elevate his Liverpool teammates – to complement his 22 goals, he provided 12 assists for his Frankfurt teammates across all competitions and found himself dropping deep to help win the ball back in the opposition’s half.
Arne Slot is eager to revert to a system that has brought Liverpool so much success over the years after another disappointing campaign from Darwin Nunez and lean on his wide forwards to be the leading goal scorers in the side.
Liverpool fans must back Hugo Ekitike despite Alexander Isak disappointment
The recruitment drive at Anfield is in full swing, and despite the illustrious names already through the door, no signing has been anticipated more among the supporters than a new focal point for the attack.
Now, a large section of the Reds faithful may be feeling underwhelmed after reports Alexander Isak was open to a move to Anfield before Newcastle United shut the door on a move.
However, this is shaping up to be the most monumental transfer window in the club’s history, and with more signings expected after Ekitike has exceeded even the most optimistic fans’ wildest dreams.
Indeed, Darwin Nunez has somewhat upset the supporters, and any forward signing outside of Isak was bound to be met with criticism; however, this is a data-driven, Michael Edwards-esque signing – the type of signing he returned to the club to make.
While pundits can criticise the fee paid for Ekitike, Liverpool supporters must get behind their new signing from the moment he puts on the shirt and give him the time and patience necessary for Slot to work his magic.