Hugo Ekitike is said to have handed in a transfer request as he looks to secure a high-profile move to Liverpool, according to reports in Germany. Ekitike is said to want to join Liverpool and it was believed that agreeing personal terms was not expected to be an issue.

The summer transfer window has been taken up a notch this week. Premier League clubs are now intensifying their efforts in the market in the hope of striking deals and signing players so that they can be bedded into their respective teams for pre-season.

All the latest transfer news as Liverpool in advanced talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal in excess of £70m.