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Liverpool’s pursuit of a top striker has reportedly ended in frustration, with Newcastle United pulling off a dramatic hijack to secure the deal. The move is said to have come late in negotiations, leaving Arne Slot’s plans for a new forward in disarray ahead of pre-season.
Florian Wirtz is set to complete a British record transfer move to Liverpool in the ongoing transfer window, in what could be the biggest deal of the summer in the Premier League.
However, the Reds want to do more and are still keen to bring in a new number 9, who is also expected to cost a big transfer fee, even if it is not Alexander Isak.
However, Newcastle are set to play spoilsport and are on the cusp of hijacking a striker, who Liverpool have also been considering signing this summer.
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Newcastle hijack striker Liverpool are keen to sign
Joao Pedro will leave Brighton this summer, with several top clubs interested in getting their hands on the Brazilian striker.
Liverpool are monitoring him and have been in touch with his representatives to sign the forward in the ongoing transfer window.
However, according to TEAMTalk, Newcastle have surged past Liverpool in the race to sign the forward this summer.
Pedro is keen on a move to Newcastle, and the Magpies are in talks with Brighton to sign the striker in the coming days.
Brighton want a fee of £60m from his departure, and Newcastle are prepared to meet that asking price to secure a quick deal.
They are wary of Liverpool jumping back into the race, and are keen to finalise a deal for Pedro this week itself to ward off any hijack threat.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will try to make an offer for the Brazilian in the coming days.
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