Liverpool, England, 11th May 2025. Arne Slot Head Coach of Liverpool ahead of the Liverpool vs Arsenal Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture credit should read: Imago Images
The Merseyside giants are still in the market for a number one 9, and significant funds are expected to be directed towards signing that top forward. Liverpool are set to launch a raid to beat Chelsea to the signature of a top striker after losing out to them on a target.
Liverpool are pushing hard to get a deal over the line for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, but Arne Slot has already held talks with a potential alternative target.
The Reds are still keen to sign a striker as the Liverpool manager is not willing to continue with Darwin Nunez, who is expected to leave the club this summer.
Chelsea have emerged as a major threat to their plans to sign a striker, but Liverpool are now set to get some revenge on the Blues for missing out on a top number 9 target.
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Liverpool keen to go one up on Chelsea in the striker chase
Hugo Ekitike is almost certain to leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer after helping them reach the Champions League last season.
Liverpool have identified him as one of their primary targets, but Chelsea have been in talks with his representatives to work out a quick deal this summer.
However, according to the Daily Telegraph, the Blues are nowhere close to finalising an agreement to sign the French striker in the ongoing transfer window.
Chelsea have completed Liam Delap’s arrival after beating several clubs, including Liverpool, to his signature in the ongoing transfer window.
However, Liverpool now have a chance to extract revenge on Chelsea by stealing Ekitike from under their nose in the coming weeks.
The Reds are keen to finalise the sale of either Darwin Nunez or Diogo Jota before making a move for the Frenchman this summer.
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