Liverpool are in the market for a striker this summer, and the club are working hard behind the scenes to identify a top target. However, the Reds are set to face stiff competition for one of the targets who is keen to move to Newcastle United in the upcoming window.
Darwin Nunez is expected to leave Liverpool this summer after flattering to deceive again this season, and the club are actively looking to sign a new number 9
Liverpool want to sign Alexander Isak, and even though he is keen on a move, Newcastle United are expected to thwart any attempts to sign him in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle are indeed looking to add one more striker to support Isak, and are going up against Liverpool in the race to sign one of their top targets in the summer.
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A top Reds target is keen to join Newcastle United
Joao Pedro has scored ten goals in the Premier League and has emerged as a top target for several sides in the English top flight.
Liverpool have been closely monitoring his development this season and believe he has it in him to replace Nunez at the top of their attack going forward.
However, according to CaughtOffSide, the Reds are facing stiff competition from Newcastle and Aston Villa ahead of the summer transfer window.
The interest from Newcastle is more concerning for Liverpool as the striker is keen to join the Magpies if they clinch Champions League football next season.
Eddie Howe is a big fan of the Brazilian international and believes he could be the perfect strike partner for Alexander Isak up front.
Brighton are open to selling the striker, but want more than £50m before sanctioning his departure from the American Express Stadium this summer.
