Liverpool have been the most active Premier League club during this summer transfer window.
Despite clinching the league title, they’ve been quick to bolster their squad with both quality and depth.
New manager Arne Slot has already made two significant signings—Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz—who have joined from Bayer Leverkusen.
Next on the list is likely Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, with the Reds aiming to strengthen their left-back options.
Having reinforced the right-back, attacking midfield, and left-back positions, Liverpool are now turning their attention to boosting their attacking line.
Liverpool Targeting a New Striker
Following an underwhelming campaign from Darwin Nunez, the club is looking to bring in a more consistent number nine. While there’s been speculation about a potential move for Alexander Isak from Newcastle, Fabrizio Romano has played down those rumours, saying a deal seems unlikely at this stage.
Instead, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike has emerged as a more realistic target for Liverpool.
Romano told GiveMeSport:
“Liverpool would consider Isak if he became available, but right now it doesn’t seem feasible. From what I’m hearing, the club also views it as a very complicated deal.
“One name that remains on Liverpool’s radar is Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. With the possibility of Darwin Nunez leaving—and questions around Luis Diaz—Ekitike could be a viable option. Chelsea contacted his representatives two weeks ago, and Manchester United have recently reached out too. But Liverpool are definitely in the picture.”
What Ekitike Could Bring to Liverpool
Ekitike is a versatile forward capable of playing as a central striker or drifting wide—an ideal fit for Slot’s system.
Although he thrives in the No. 9 role, his ability to drop into deeper positions or attack from the wings would complement Liverpool’s current frontline.
He has a knack for pulling defenders out of position, which in turn creates space for teammates like Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz to exploit.
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