Liverpool have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign French striker Hugo Ekitike, with the deal worth up to £79million.

Sources at Liverpool have confirmed the Premier League champions will pay an initial £69million fee, with performance-related add-ons potentially taking the total to £79million. Once Ekitike completes his medical, he is expected to fly out to Hong Kong to join up with Arne Slot’s squad during their pre-season tour. He will sign a six-year contract at Anfield.

The agreement between the two clubs was finalised on Saturday, and personal terms have not posed an issue — Ekitike has been keen on a move to Liverpool throughout the process.