However, the Reds can’t solely rely on one player to get them through the season, which is why players such as Florian Wirtz have been brought into Anfield.

Throughout the summer transfer window, there have been two players who have been linked with an Anfield switch: Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.

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And, while the latter of the two is Arne Slot’s dream target, it seems like Ekitike is the one Liverpool are pursuing.

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“While Isak deal depends on final decision by Newcastle as they insist on not-for-sale stance.

“Liverpool also progressing on both club and player side for Ekitike.”

Every Liverpool fan knows that, on paper, Isak is the far better player for their team to go after.

However, since Ekitike is only 23 years old, there’s still plenty of time for him to grow and become an even better player than Isak in the future.

But if a deal for Isak isn’t possible, then Ekitike looks to be the next best thing for the Merseyside outfit.
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