Hugo Ekitike has been reassured about his role at Liverpool, who are still hoping to sign wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

The £79million striker was unveiled this week after completing his big-money move from Eintracht Frankfurt, making him the Reds' fifth signing of the summer.

Just because Liverpool could most likely afford Alexander Isak this summer, doesn’t mean they will sign the Newcastle star. After all, they have just recruited an exciting, young centre-forward who shares similar characteristics with the Swede, and a fee of £120–150 million could still dissuade them from pursuing a deal.