Liverpool transfer ‘focus’ turns to top striker with Isak now ‘set to stay in Newcastle’
Liverpool have given up on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and will now concentrate their efforts on signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike.
The Reds won the Premier League title a month ago as Arsenal เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย faile to get near Arne Slot’s side in the second half of the campaign.
Liverpool were finally able to lift the Premier League title on Sunday after their 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace saw them finish ten points ahead of the Gunners.
But the Reds want more of the same next season and the Liverpool recruitment team working overtime at the moment to seal some early deals.
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong has already complete his medical ahead of a move to Anfield, where he will be the replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is leaving to join Real Madrid.
Frimpong’s team-mate at Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz, could be next in the door with reports that the Reds have made their first offer in excess of €100m.
And a deal for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez is also taking shape with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Hungary international has ‘agree personal terms’.
Darwin Nunez looks likely to leave this summer after falling down the pecking order under Slot and Liverpool are concentrating some of their efforts to find a new striker.
Newcastle star Isak was their dream target but, after the Geordies qualifie for the Champions League on Sunday, the Sweden international will now remain at St James’ Park.