The title celebrations at Liverpool are yet to die down, but the club are preparing for one of the most consequential transfer windows in their history. The Reds are now pushing to set up a deal for a fourth signing even before the transfer window has opened.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has pulled off a transfer masterclass in the way he has prepared for the summer window over the last few months.
A deal for Jeremie Frimpong is in place, the club have also agreed personal terms with Milos Kerkez, and the headline arrival of Florian Wirtz could be done and dusted by next weekend.
Liverpool are now preparing to lay down the groundwork for a fourth new arrival, and this could be the striker the club prioritised ahead of the transfer window.
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The Reds swoop in with an offer for Premier League striker
Liverpool have been monitoring Brighton’s Joao Pedro over the last few months as part of their plans to look at forward options for next season.
Alexander Isak is set to stay at Newcastle United, and some of the other options could be far too expensive this summer. Pedro has now emerged as a top target.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Merseyside giants have communicated to Brighton that they are keen to offer £59m for the Brazil international.
Newcastle United are also interested, but Liverpool are in a position to offer him guaranteed minutes as Darwin Nunez will leave Anfield this summer.
Brighton have slapped a £100m price tag on Pedro, but that is seen as a negotiating tactic, and Liverpool hope to bring down the final price.
The Brazilian would be keen on a move to Anfield if they could agree on a fee with the Seagulls for his transfer.
