Liverpool had been in discussions with Salford City over a potential deal for 17-year-old striker Will Wright, but have now ended their interest amid reported Arsenal hijack

Liverpool could be making more than one further blockbuster attacking arrival before the summer transfer deadline.

Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. The club’s proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m) and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.