Mohamed Salah scores as Liverpool unleash £270m new signings against Athletic

Liverpool showcased £270 million-worth of new signings in the 3-2 friendly victory over Athletic Bilbao but the goals still went to established Premier League winners Mohamed Salah – who also missed a late penalty – and Cody Gakpo.

Florian Wirtz’s first look at Anfield gave fans a glimpse of why the club made him their – and with add-ons potentially a British – record signing with some clever touches and interplay and almost the opening goal.

Head coach Arne Slot believes the Germany international will replace the creativity they lost from the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid.

“I think there is always room for improvement in every department and we have added a few, in my opinion, extra weapons,” said the Dutchman.

Hugo Ekitike relished his first experience of Anfield and cannot wait for much more after becoming a Red