Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz but it appears that Arne Slot is not quite finished in the transfer window quite yet with a number of sensational deals still on the table
Liverpool have already enjoyed a sensational summer transfer window. They have sealed deals for Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi and Florian Wirtz is set to follow that duo in a potential British record deal.
And while that is set to take the Reds’ summer spending so far to around £150m, it looks like Arne Slot is not totally satisfied. A striker is still on Liverpool’s shopping list, with Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa all potentially set to leave Anfield over the coming weeks.
The Merseysiders haven’t spent heavily on forwards over recent years - with just Nunez, Jota and Dominic Solanke all being signed since the arrival of Jurgen Klopp. But Slot could change that trend ahead of Liverpool's title defence.
A number of big-name forwards have already been linked with moves to Anfield. So take a look and find out who could be leading the line for the Premier League champions next season:
Already linked with a move to the Premier League, Arsenal have the RB Leipzig star firmly in their crosshairs. And it’s no surprise given his eye-catching goalscoring exploits in Germany over recent years.
Sesko, 22, has scored 39 goals for Leipzig over his last two campaigns. And while Arsenal appeared to be the front-runners for his services, Liverpool could represent fresh competition.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the Reds have been keeping tabs on his development over in Germany. And as it stands, he would be more affordable than some other options, while Liverpool could benefit from a positive relationship with Leipzig to get a deal over the line.
On the topic of big-name forwards, Alexander Isak would be a stunning addition to Liverpool’s squad. Apart from Erling Haaland, the Swede has arguably proved himself as the best forward in the Premier League with Newcastle.
However, a deal would likely be tricky to do. With the Magpies having secured a Champions League place for next season, he might not be in a rush to leave.
And they would also be demanding a huge fee for the former Real Sociedad man and given their upcoming outlay on Wirtz, it might be too much for the Reds despite him being dubbed a 'dream' signing.
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Another Bundesliga-based forward linked with a switch to the Premier League, Ekitike has a number of clubs interested in his services. Manchester United and Chelsea are both eyeing the Eintracht Frankfurt forward, as well as Slot’s side.
But the Frenchman won’t be cheap either. Reports have suggested that Frankfurt are demanding around £85m for his signature this summer. Having scored 22 goals for the club last season, he might be a player worth gambling on.
Following a stunning loan spell with Galatasaray, Osimhen’s future is back up in the air. The Turkish giants appear unlikely to extend their agreement with Napoli, while the Nigerian has burnt his bridges in Naples so a return there appears to be a pipe dream.
Man United have been linked, while Liverpool’s name has been mentioned on a few occasions in the past. Funnily enough, Osimhen could actually be one of the more affordable options that Slot could consider this campaign.
It has been reported that he could be set to leave Napoli for around £63m, which could represent excellent value. But Liverpool will have to move quickly given United have reportedly resumed talks to sign him.
Okay, we’re cheating a little bit here given he’s not an out-and-out number nine but Lookman’s numbers with Atalanta over the past three seasons suggest he’d certainly be able to do a job.
Since signing for the Italian side, he has scored an outstanding 52 goals in 117 appearances - 20 of those strikes coming in his most recent season. It has already been suggested that Liverpool could sign him in a part-exchange deal with Federico Chiesa going the other way.
Of course, fans would have to ignore Lookman’s previous Everton allegiances but as soon as the goals start going in, that shouldn’t prove to be a problem for too long.