Liverpool have been proactive in the summer transfer window, aiming to bolster several areas of their squad.
The Reds have already completed the signings of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz to reinforce their defense and enhance creativity in midfield.
New manager Arne Slot shows no signs of slowing down in the market, with Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez reportedly close to joining.
Once that deal is wrapped up, Liverpool plan to focus on bringing in a top striker to spearhead their attack.
Despite scoring freely last season, the club is eager to further strengthen their frontline for the upcoming campaign.
Slot is keen to expand his attacking options
Last season, Mohamed Salah carried much of the attacking burden due to inconsistent form from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.
Slot is now looking to resolve that imbalance by pursuing one of the most in-demand forwards in world football.
Victor Osimhen has once again emerged as a headline target, with Liverpool reportedly tracking the prolific Nigerian. The 26-year-old has one year left on his Napoli contract and is available for €75 million — the release clause for clubs outside of Italy.
He scored an outstanding 37 goals in 41 matches last season, playing a crucial role in Galatasaray’s domestic double, winning both the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup.
“There is a market connection between Napoli and Liverpool,” said Valter De Maggio via Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, as reported by Area Napoli.
“Liverpool are interested in Osimhen, and Napoli are sticking to the €75 million clause in his contract.”
Osimhen set to leave Napoli this summer
Napoli are aware that Osimhen is unlikely to stay for the final year of his contract.
The striker is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool considered a very attractive option.
If they can land him, Liverpool would be adding a top-tier striker to their squad — sending a clear message to their rivals that they mean business next season.
Osimhen could become the central figure in a revamped Liverpool attack, featuring new signing Wirtz and the ever-reliable Salah.
Meanwhile, contract talks with a current 26-year-old Liverpool player have hit a stalemate, with the player unhappy with the club’s latest offer.
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