Liverpool centre-forward Hugo Ekitike (23) went from hero to zero in a couple of seconds as the Reds secured their spot for the Carabao Cup fourth round at the expense of Southampton on Tuesday. The

Newcastle, long-term admirers of Ekitiké, reignited their pursuit of the 23-year-old this summer after watching him rack up 15 goals and eight assists last season. The Magpies wanted him as a replacement for Alexander Isak but ended up missing out on his signature to Liverpool, who then landed Isak on Deadline Day as well.

Alexander Isak netted his first goal since joining in a Premier League transfer record this summer after being recalled to the starting lineup. However, as part of Slot's meticulous plan to build up his match fitness, the Sweden international was replaced by Hugo Ekitike at half-time and the Frenchman stole the show.

Liverpool appear unlikely to be successful in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, but in signing Hugo Ekitike they might have identified the next best thing to the Newcastle United forward. Gangly and quick, with a venomous shot, Ekitike moves and plays in a ...

Thierry Henry has named an "outstanding" Liverpool star as the signing of the summer, having been left very impressed with his performances so far this season.

Still, in fact, was Reims coach when Ekitike was sold to Paris Saint-Germain in July 2022 and the now Southampton manager opened up on what was said between the pair prior to kick off on the night, which proved to be eerily prophetic from Liverpool's No.22.

Thierry Henry has hailed Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike as the ‘most impressive’ signing of the summer.  The French striker joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal that could rise to £79m, arriving in the same window the Reds smashed the British transfer record twice.