Liverpool left stunned as Chelsea close in on £50m striker deal

Liverpool are in the market for a striker and the club have been assessing several options ahead of the summer transfer window. However, Chelsea are now threatening to blow up their plans for a top target with an offer for him in the coming weeks.

The Reds are set to welcome Jeremie Frimpong at the club soon, and are working on an ambitious deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen as well.

However, signing a striker remains a top priority, and sporting director Richard Hughes has been looking at several options before taking a call on a specific target.

Alexander Isak seems unattainable this summer, but one of their more viable targets could end up at Chelsea if the Reds do not move fast enough in the coming weeks.

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Chelsea prepare an offer for a Premier League striker wanted at Anfield

Joao Pedro is almost certain to leave Brighton in the upcoming transfer window, and clubs are circling around him ahead of making a move for the Brazil star.

Liverpool Football CEO Michael Edwards is driving the club’s interest in the striker and has been tracking the forward since his days at Watford.

However, the Reds must move fast as, according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are preparing to table an offer for the Brazilian forward in the coming weeks.

Enzo Maresca also needs a striker this summer, and Pedro has emerged as a top target for Chelsea ahead of the transfer window.

They have a good working relationship with Brighton and are prepared to offer them a deal worth £50m for the young striker this summer.

Liverpool have settled on Pedro as a top target, but are now facing the threat of watching him join Chelsea ahead of the new season.

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