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Michael Edwards should be looking at a 13-goal forward who could solve a key issue for Liverpool this summer.
One area where Liverpool are likely to strengthen this summer is attacker.
The Reds will need to bolster their options, with the club’s likely new manager, Arne Slot, having a preference for exciting attacking play and a lot of options in attack.
In Slot’s system, Liverpool will want to introduce wingers who are excellent in one vs one situations and who can make an impact in the final third.
Currently, there are a few options in the squad for that role.
But with Luis Diaz’s future up in the air, Michael Edwards will have to look at alternative solutions as well.
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Given the way Slot likes to play, Michael Edwards and the data team at Liverpool will mostly be focusing on output when it comes to potential recruitments.
And when it comes to output and offensive threat in the final third, one of the players who profiles the best for Liverpool is Bryan Mbeumo.
Mbeumo ticks the profile in terms of what Michael Edwards looks for.