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Nunez's likely departure is expected to send Liverpool back into the market for a new striker, and it was reported on Tuesday that Alexander Isak, Victor Osimhen and Hugo Ekitike are on a three-man shortlist.

Hugo Ekitike

Ekitike could well go on to prove himself as an elite striker, but at this moment in time — unlike Isak and Osimhen — he is not quite there.

In signing Ekitike, Liverpool would be investing in potential rather than a player at the peak of his powers, and for the kind of money that Frankfurt apparently wants for him, the Reds might as well splash the cash on a proven player at the very highest level.

The 23-year-old's move to Paris Saint-Germain probably came too early in his career, and he has done a good job at rebuilding his reputation in the Bundesliga, scoring 22 goals for Frankfurt last season.

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Victor Osimhen

Osimhen could well prove to be the cheapest of all three players in terms of the transfer fee that would be involved, as he is into the final 12 months of his contract with Napoli.

His career with the Naples club looks to be irretrievable and he is too good to return to Turkey, where he spent last season on loan at Galatasaray.



Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Liverpool

Osimhen's wages would be an issue — he is said to be demanding in excess of $20 million per year, which would make him Liverpool's third highest-paid player — but there is no doubting his pedigree.

The Nigerian has scored 76 goals in 133 appearances for Napoli, and last season he tallied 37 goals in 41 appearances for Galatasaray.

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Alexander Isak

When he is playing at his very best, there are few strikers in the world who can hold a candle to Alexander Isak, as Liverpool found out to its peril last season.

Isak scored on both of the occasions that he played against Liverpool last season, including what proved to be the match-winning goal in the Carabao Cup final.

Unfortunately for the Reds, Newcastle is under no pressure to sell the Swede, and he would probably cost more than Wirtz,


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