Liverpool are in the market to sign a striker, and a large chunk of their transfer budget has been set aside to bring in that top number 9 this summer. The Merseyside giants now have a real lead over Chelsea in the race to sign one of the hottest young forwards in world football.
Arne Slot wants a new striker to replace Darwin Nunez, who is almost certain to move on from Anfield in the coming weeks as part of the club’s plans.
Liverpool identified Alexander Isak as a top target early, but Newcastle United have dug their heels in and do not want to sell him, even if the Swede wants the move this summer.
The Reds are considering alternative targets, and it seems a decision has been made to go up against Chelsea in the race to sign one of the hottest young strikers of this generation.
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The Merseyside giants are competing against Chelsea for the signature of a top striker
Liverpool want to show real ambition in the market by trying to sign some of the most wanted young players in European football in the summer window.
According to Fichajes, the Merseyside giants are pushing hard to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has been in contact with his representatives to work out a deal to take him to Anfield in the coming weeks.
However, Chelsea are also claimed to be in the race and are pushing to secure the signature of one of the hottest young strikers in world football.
Leipzig are keen to spark a bidding war for Sesko, and want somewhere around £71m before sanctioning his sale in the upcoming summer window.
Liverpool and Chelsea are pushing hard and are waiting for the striker to make up his mind.
