Liverpool are in the market for a striker this summer, and the club are pushing hard to bring in a number 9 who will lead the line next season. However, the Reds are set to fumble a huge market opportunity with Arsenal now expected to sign a top striker on a free transfer.
Arne Slot wants to sign a top striker, with Darwin Nunez almost certain to move on from Anfield in the upcoming transfer window after failing to make his mark on Merseyside.
Liverpool have been looking at a few expensive strikers such as Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, but the club are also alive to the possibility of signing top players who are set to be out of contract this summer.
However, one such player could be on his way to the Emirates as Liverpool have lost pace to Arsenal in the race to sign a top forward in the upcoming transfer window.
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Arsenal stun Liverpool in chase for striker
Mikel Arteta is aware that he needs better centre-forwards next season to turn his squad of ‘nearly men’ into winners.
The Gunners are leading the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres, and they are set to beat Liverpool in the race to sign one more striker.
According to InterLive, the north London club have a decisive edge in the race to sign Lille striker Jonathan David on a free transfer this summer.
Liverpool have been in talks with his representatives, and are pushing to take the Canadian to Anfield in the upcoming transfer window.
However, Arsenal are pushing the hardest to sign David despite interest from other clubs such as West Ham and Crystal Palace.
A final decision has not been made, and the forward will take the call at the end of the season.
