Liverpool have to make a decision this summer on who will be their main striker beyond the Jurgen Klopp era, so here are all the targets they can consider.
Darwin Nunez has two seasons under his belt as Liverpool’s top centre-forward, but despite his popularity with some, others have raised questions about his effectiveness.
If Liverpool make a decision, it’s time for an upgrade, it will be based on a carefully crafted list of striker targets.
Here, TEAMtalk walks you through the centre-forwards who have been connected to Liverpool in the media since the end of the last transfer window, telling you their age, existing clubs, contract terms and what their point of interest is.
Club: Union Saint-Gilloise
Age: 24
Contract expiration: 2027 (option for one more year)
Could Liverpool sell one Mohamed, in Salah’s user, and upgrade him with another?Reports in France have pointed to the Reds as admirers of Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura, prolific in his first season in Belgium. There have even been allegations that Liverpool have made contact for the striker valued at €20 million.
Club: Sporting CP
Age: 25 (will turn 26 in June)
Contract expiration: 2028
Gyokeres has enjoyed a remarkable first season in Portugal since leaving Coventry City and staying with Sporting manager Ruben Amorim at Liverpool, but since that managerial search ended, the Swedish striker’s chances of making it to Merseyside appear to have diminished.
Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Age: 25
Contract expiration: 2027
Omar Marmoush, one of Salah’s Egypt teammates abroad, has had a Premier League mission on his radar for some time now. Also linked with Tottenham, the flexible striker, who can also play on the wing, but has basically played up front at Frankfurt. – has been revealed as a Liverpool target through German newspapers.
Club: Naples
Age: 25
Contract expiration: 2026
Despite signing a new contract with Napoli at the end of last year, Victor Osimhen is expected to be on the move this summer. Italian newspapers featured Liverpool as the finalizer of his signing at the beginning of May, but TEAMtalk’s data is that Chelsea are the ones watching the race for the Nigeria international.