Richarlison nets late equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield to hand troubled Tottenham a lifeline
Tottenham went someway to alleviating their relegation fears with a last-gasp 1-1 draw away to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening.
Hugo Ekitike chose Liverpool over Man Utd because it was the 'best option'
The 23-year-old Frenchman arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt for 69 million GBP, with a further 10 million in potential add-ons, following intense interest across the Premier League.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle were among the clubs monitoring him, with United's pursuit driven by manager Ruben Amorim's desire to bring in a new striker.
However, the Red Devils eventually settled for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, who has scored just once since his arrival.
Ekitike had established himself as a prolific finisher in Germany, scoring 22 goals in 48 games for Frankfurt after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
His decision to join Liverpool has already been vindicated, with the forward netting five goals in his first eight appearances under Jürgen Klopp.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League trip to Galatasaray, Ekitike admitted the Reds' footballing project convinced him.
"Liverpool are Premier League champions, with great players and great history," he said when asked why he chose the Reds amid interest from United.
"I think it was a good choice for me and that's why I chose Liverpool as it was the best option and I wanted to come."
Manchester United up to third with convincing win over Aston Villa on Sunday
Manchester United moved up to third place on the Premier League standings with a convincing 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
Mason Mount back training as Man Utd prepare for Aston Villa encounter
Mason Mount has returned to group training and could feature when Manchester United host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Igor Tudor urges Tottenham to 'fight' as relegation threat grows before Liverpool clash
Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor has challenged his players to show courage and stop "acting like victims" as the club battles to arrest a dramatic slide that has dragged them into the Premier League relegation fight.