There was a heartwarming moment for Liverpool fans on Thursday as new signing Hugo Ekitiké met his team-mates for the first time — in Hong Kong, where the Reds are currently stationed for pre-season preparations.

Liverpool’s newest attacking addition won’t immediately be with the rest of the squad for our pre-season work in Asia – but he will be flying out later this week. The club confirmed the signing of Hugo Ekitike on Wednesday evening, but fans hoping to see the Frenchman in action straight away will have to wait a little longer.

Liverpool's latest signing Hugo Ekitike joins up with the squad in Hong Kong as Harvey Elliott says he needs to assess his future with the club.

Liverpool recently unveiled the signing of Hugo Ekitike, but Manchester United were also eyeing a move for the prodigal Frenchman before the deal was signed

Liverpool may face an awkward conversation with new signing Hugo Ekitike following reports that the Reds are still interested in a blockbuster move for Alexander Isak. Newcastle are said to have been made aware that the Swedish forward wants to leave in a potential £150million exit.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool interest in Lyon winger Malick Fofana in the summer transfer window.

Ekitike is another one of those signings who is very quick, plays killer passes and can score. Champions League qualification will be enough this season and a cup hopefully. Ian: A reasonable expectation is that Ekitike is going to be a big improvement on Darwin Nunez.

Haaland won back-to-back Golden Boots in his first two seasons in England but both Alexander Isak and Mo Salah scored more than him last term.