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Arne Slot is said to want a striker this summer (Image: Getty)

Liverpool are reportedly working on a deal that could bring Hugo Ekitike to Anfield as an Alexander Isak alternative, but the Reds may have to bide their time before striking an agreement.



It’s been a frantic start to the summer for Liverpool, who have already welcomed Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz to the club.

The Premier League champions’ spending spree could continue into the summer though, with a striker said to be on Arne Slot’s wishlist.

It comes amid an uncertain future for Darwin Nunez, with Newcastle’s Isak mooted as Liverpool’s No.1 pick.

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But considering some reports have suggested Newcastle will hold out for a whopping £200million, it’s likely Liverpool will have to explore other options.

However, according to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, the German outfit could change their asking price the longer the summer goes on, with claims the Frenchman's price tag could drop from £84m to £70m, which would trigger the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool to swoop.

Hugo Ekitike is being tipped to join Liverpool (Image: Getty)

There’s no guarantee of that happening though, given Eintracht currently find themselves in a strong negotiating position.

The aforementioned Nunez is said to be attracting interest from Serie A champions Napoli, but much like Liverpool with Ekitike, the Italian outfit are unwilling to match Liverpool’s initial valuation.

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Elsewhere, Harvey Elliott, who shone for England at the U21 Euros this summer, is heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool.
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