Reports growing that France star will replace Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool

TL;DR

Liverpool is reportedly looking to replace Hugo Ekitike with another French star as he is expected to be unavailable until the end of 2026. The club faces challenges in signing a forward who may lose their position once Ekitike returns.

Key points

Liverpool is looking for a replacement for Hugo Ekitike.
Ekitike is expected to be unavailable until the end of 2026.
The club faces financial challenges in signing a new forward.

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Reports growing that France star will replace Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool

Liverpool appear to have found their choice to replace Hugo Ekitike. It's another France star.

Hugo Ekitike will be gone for a while - maybe until the end of 2026. Liverpool, then, know they'll go into next season short on forwards unless they make some big moves.

But it's a tricky one. Can Liverpool afford to sign an out-and-out centre-forward who loses his place to Ekitike midway through next season? Almost certainly not.

Instead, they'll need to find a somewhat versatile forward who can operate with Ekitike when he's back. And it sounds as though they've found one.

Reports in Italy suggest Liverpool are in for Randal Kolo Muani. The player, currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, is expected to make a permanent move somewhere this summer.

Paris Saint-Germain want that to happen and, it seems, Kolo Muani is eager for it to happen, too. Tutto Juve reported at the weekend that Liverpool are interested and now Calciomercato.it reports the same.

Q&A

Who is likely to replace Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool?

Reports suggest that another French star is being considered to replace Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool.

How long will Hugo Ekitike be unavailable for Liverpool?

Hugo Ekitike is expected to be unavailable until the end of 2026.

What challenges does Liverpool face in signing a new forward?

Liverpool may struggle to afford a new centre-forward who could lose their place to Ekitike once he returns.