The Reds have not been frugal this window and have equipped Arne Slot with a squad capable of defending its Premier League crown, but one position remains understrength.

Liverpool and Chelsea are carrying the brunt of the load, with the Blues the league’s highest spenders before an agreement is struck for Ekitiké. The world champions, according to Transfermarkt, have splashed out £211 million ($283 million) and have been heavily reimbursed via their work in the United States this summer.

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike.The Premier League champions have reached terms on a transfer that will cost an initial €90m (£78m), potentially