After Liverpool splashed out on Florian Wirtz, another highly talented young forward is now on the verge of joining Anfield

Napoli's acquisition of Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese appears to have shut the door on a potential move for Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, who had been linked with the Serie A champions. The Italian side confirmed on Friday that they had secured the services of the 25-year-old striker, initially on loan but with an obligation to buy.

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Hugo Ekitike but face negotiating with Eintracht Frankfurt to get the deal over the line