Liverpool famously vetoed the £53m signing of Nabil Fekir from Lyon back in June 2018 after becoming aware of a knee issue, once the Frenchman had carried out his medical. Therefore, if something similar occurs during Ekitike’s medical check, those at Anfield could well send him back to Frankfurt.

Hugo Ekitike set to put finishing touches to his big-money Liverpool switch - The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal in London before joining his new team-mates in Asia.

Liverpool is set to complete the signing of Hugo Ekitike this week, but the Reds are unlikely to be done there in the transfer window, with players being linked with exits