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Liverpool has identified its preferred striker in the transfer market, Fabrizio Romano claims via a fresh update.

The Reds’ transfer activity has advanced quickly this summer, with Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival confirmed before the window had even opened.

A new no.9 certainly feels like an important addition given the struggles of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in the latter half of this season.

While Alexander Isak is seen as the best option on the market, Newcastle United’s steep asking price will likely prevent any potential bids from arriving.

It means Liverpool’s hierarchy may have to look elsewhere.

Several names have been suggested as possible new signings: Victor Osimhen, Vitkor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Julian Alvarez have been the main protagonists in that area of transfer coverage this summer.

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But, speaking on the latest episode of Give Me Sport’s Market Madness podcast, Romano has suggested another striker is leading that race

“Because if Darwin Nunez leaves, let's see what happens with Luis Diaz, but especially Darwin, and I see Darwin leaving this summer.

“Well, I think for Ekitike this could be a possibility to go to Liverpool, because there were calls from Chelsea two weeks ago.

“Man United, in recent days, also made contact with the agents to understand the situation.

“But for Liverpool, this is also a possibility
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