Liverpool are keen on adding a new striker to their squad this summer with Darwin Nunez linked with a move away and have a number of forwards in mind to add to their lucrative spend
Liverpool have added Victor Osimhen to their striker shortlist with moves for Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike hitting the buffers. The Reds are keen to add a new forward to their squad this summer with Darwin Nunez’s future looking uncertain.
The Uruguayan has been linked with a move to Serie A giants Napoli. And should he leave, a replacement is right at the top of Liverpool ’s agenda.
Despite the Premier League champions’ huge outlay this summer, their PSR figures have been positive over the last few seasons, meaning that a move for a forward is not as prohibitive as first thought over the coming months. A number of strikers have already been identified as potential recruits.
Eintracht Frankfurt star Ekitike is chief among those having caught the eye in Germany. But according to Sky Sport Germany, he would have to wait until later in the window to seal a move to Anfield.
That is because Liverpool need to sell players first in order to put together the funds for a move. It is expected that Frankfurt will demand around £85m for the Frenchman if they are to sell, with Frankfurt chief Markus Krosche having already made clear they will not undersell their star asset.
He said: “If the price isn’t right, then he’ll simply stay with us. We don’t have to sell Hugo.”
"He's one of the most interesting strikers on the European market. Hugo has to decide that," he added at the end of the season. "I'm glad we have him. If he decides otherwise, that's our motto: If a player develops faster than us, we let him go."
And in the meantime, Liverpool also have alternatives. Newcastle hitman Alexander Isak has long-term admirers at Anfield, with Magpies chiefs concerned that a big-money bid could be on the way later in the window.
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They have already attempted to fight off that interest by offering him a new deal that would see Isak become the highest-paid player in the history of the club. Elsewhere, Osimhen would represent a slightly more affordable option.
The Nigerian appears to have little future at Napoli having spent last season on loan with Turkish giants Galatasaray. The 26-year-old still scored 37 goals in all competitions last term. Osimhen reportedly has a €75m (£63m) release clause written into his contract with parent side Napoli.
Away from a new striker, Liverpool are also chasing a new centre-back. They are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, with Jarell Quansah on the verge of a move to Bayer Leverkusen.
zackman
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Why isn't Liverpool selling Chiesa? Has he got no suitors???
fepaopruyz
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ISAK for liverpool
fepaopruyz
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like ISAK yes but players like osimhen with high rates and when he come at Annfield to nonsense no I'm going for ISAK yes
fepaopruyz
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isak for liverpool yes experience player
Cohabdensy
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We don’t want Osimneh at Liverpool cos he doesn’t have the pace of EPL.I think Nunez is better than Osimneh.Get Lookman for Nunez and go for Isak or Ekitike upfront.
Bocbdilntz
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I think Liverpool should go for Isak, he will be a better replacement after Nunez left the club and he delivers well.
Ruuadklorz
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Osimhen is good but the salary he is asking for is crazy plus his ego could cause trouble for coaches
estabancr7
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Osimhen and Isak are prolific and more complete strikers as compared to Hugo for Liverpool than buy Hugo for 85mil they should complete the money and get Isak or Alvarez they are more complete strikers Hugo is overpriced for us to buy Hugo we should better stick to Nunez cus Hugo is no better
dahbcdioz
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go for Osimhen cheaper effective for all season he played in 2 different league thats prove that he dnt need to adapt give him the ball he will score plus is guaranteed striker who wil give more than 20 goals a season what else do you want from the striker ???
we don't want any cup of nations disruption. already salah is going, we can't afford to lose too many players in mid season
jiobdmpru
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I believe osimhen should be better but he will be new at Liverpool, and leaving for the nation cup with salah will not give him the advantage of been a Liverpool player. I wish he was at Liverpool before, that will be a different ball game.
suoadlnopu
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We only want a player who wants to play for us!!! If those player still considering with other clubs then ITS FUCKINGGGG NO!!!!!
vopabcdmz
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Osimhen for sure
fioabder
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I think Liverpool should sign Hugo Ekitike
fosho man.
gegson
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But for the nations cup, OSIMHEN is the best of all
Ja_Rule12
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Hugo Ekitike💯💯💯💯💯✅✅✅✅👑👑👑👑👑
Ja_Rule12
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I think Liverpool should sign Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike 💯💯✅
AFerrExg2412
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Nations cup will make slot change his mind about him we need a consistent striker all season
AFerrExg2412
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Keep Nunez please and Sell jota bring ektike
Keeping Nunez won’t stop us from paying benfica hefty fees don’t you ever understand for once and you called yourself a Liverpool fan. He needs to find another team we need a goal poacher not just a runner who miss a one v one.
dali25hgdg
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I think Liverpool should sign Hugo Ekitike
Topcderu
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Keep Nunez please and Sell jota bring ektike
Zawdilmnpz
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go for Osimhen cheaper effective for all season he played in 2 different league thats prove that he dnt need to adapt give him the ball he will score plus is guaranteed striker who wil give more than 20 goals a season what else do you want from the striker ???