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Hugo Ekitike opens up on 'proud' moment he completed Liverpool transfer and reveals close relationship with 'very cool' Mohamed Salah

Hugo Ekitike is living the dream. After being cast out of Paris Saint-Germain's setup, he rebuilt his reputation in Europe, eventually earning a move to Premier League champions Liverpool. And life could not have started much better at Anfield. Ekitike has been bagging goals and thriving alongside some of the best players in Europe. Now, he has opened up on that move, what it means to him, and his relationship with team-mate Mohamed Salah.

Jamie Carragher admits Liverpool miss Trent Alexander-Arnold amid £116m 'replacement' Florian Wirtz's struggles

Jamie Carragher admits that Liverpool are missing Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Reds' class of 2025-26 yet to click into gear. Arne Slot spent heavily during the summer transfer window, with record-shattering deals being completed for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. They are yet to settle in new surroundings, with the Premier League title holders considered to be missing creative and attacking sparks.

'Not just him' – Ibrahima Konate defended by Arne Slot amid Liverpool errors as Reds look to end losing run

Ibrahima Konate was fiercely defended by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot amid his rising errors at the back as the Reds look to end their losing run. The French centre-back was shaky against Crystal Palace, gifting two gilt-edged chances in a disastrous first half and picking up a booking in the process. A similar story unfolded at Galatasaray on Tuesday, where his hesitant defending and loose touches under pressure left fans biting their nails.

Vincent Kompany says Can Uzun is leading 'new generation of top players' in Bundesliga after Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade exits amid Eintracht Frankfurt star's unbelievable start to season

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has acknowledged Eintracht Frankfurt's rising star Can Uzun's impressive performances this seasib. The former Manchester City defender believes Uzun is leading the next generation of "top players" in the Bundesliga as his side prepare to face the 19-year-old in the German top-flight this weekend.

'You are one of them!' – Liverpool fans take Florian Wirtz on board as former player compares struggling £116m man to Darwin Nunez

Florian Wirtz's situation at Liverpool has been likened to that of Darwin Nunez, with Peter Crouch confident that Reds supporters will take the German playmaker to their hearts. Wirtz has endured a tough start to his spell in English football, on the back of a £116 million ($156m) transfer, but he will boast the full support of those in the stands if he continues to give his all to the collective cause.

Leroy Sane showed he 'doesn't want to be a top player' by joining Galatasaray despite having 'absolutely everything' to reach highest level, says Bayern Munich legend

Leroy Sane’s surprise move to Galatasaray has drawn heavy criticism from Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn, who claimed the winger “doesn’t want to be a top player” despite having all the qualities to dominate at the highest level. The German international left Bayern this summer after five years, turning down a contract extension in favour of a new challenge in Turkey.

'It's a bitter feeling' – Inaki Pena reveals Barcelona pressured him to delay summer transfer as goalkeeper opens up on disappointing exit

Inaki Pena was "left with a bitter taste" after spending the latter half of the 2024-25 season on the bench, with Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick opting to play Wojciech Szczesny as the first-choice goalkeeper. Pena also revealed that the Catalans pressured him to delay his departure amid difficulty in registering summer signing Joan Garcia and the long-term absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen.