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Florian Wirtz is closing in on a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Emile Heskey reckons Liverpool need to concentrate on adding a prolific centre-forward once they have wrapped up a deal for Florian Wirtz.

The Reds have already seen two bids for Germany playmaker Wirtz turned down by Bayer Leverksen, who are demanding a record £125m for the Bundesliga’s best player.

And once Liverpool ’s pursuit of the Germany playmaker concludes, former striker Heskey would like to see the club focus on bringing in a striker who can score regularly - especially with Darwin Nunez appearing likely to be heading for the exit following two disappointing campaigns.

Liverpool are also keen on the Bournemouth full back Milos Kerkez having already confirmed a deal for Wirtz’s Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong after Trent Alexander-Arnold sealed his move to Real Madrid ahead of next week’s Club World Cup.

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“I’d like to see Liverpool bring in a centre forward too.

Alexander Isak has shown the importance of a goalscoring No9 for Newcastle this season, too.”

Darwin Nunez could leave Liverpool this summer.(Image: PA)

Heskey, who was speaking to Poker Scout, also said that he believes Wirtz is a similar sort of player to former Reds midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

He added: “The potential signing of Florian Wirtz would be great for Liverpool.

His way of manoeuvring the ball and getting into those pockets of space really reminds me of him, his dribbling and finishing is top class also.

“That type of player has been missing from this Liverpool side for a while, who can really do well in those tight spaces and create some more chances through the middle.

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