Exclusive: Liverpool set sights on striker signing as summer kitty plan revealed

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Credit: Imago Sat 25 April 2026 19:14, UK Liverpool will explore the market for a new striker in the summer transfer window but will hold back from spending big, sources have told Football Insider.The Merseyside giants are eyeing a possible loan move or bargain transfer, using the bulk of their summer kitty for other squad acquisitions.The club’s recruitment team are honing their strategy for the window cafter it was confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is set to be ruled out for the rest of 2026 with a ruptured achilles.The striker had been an important player for Arne Slot after his move from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer.Ekitike scored 17 goals in all competitions this season before his injury, and now Liverpool look to find a temporary solution to replace the 23-year-old. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Liverpool in desperate need of new forwards for next seasonAs it stands, Liverpool are in a tough spot with their forward line.The Reds are set to lose Mohamed Salah, and with Ekitike already out for half of the upcoming campaign, they are set to lose a big portion of their goals.Premier League goals scored by Liverpool forwards this seasonHugo Ekitike11Mohamed Salah7Cody Gakpo 6Alexander Isak 3Rio Ngumoha2Federico Chiesa2Many of Liverpool’s forwards have struggled to score this seasonOn top of this, while Alexander Isak has now returned from his injury, it is unknown how long it will take for him to reach the levels needed of him.Therefore, Liverpool are in desperate need to add goals back to the lineup, and bounce back from what has been a terrible campaign to date.Hugo Ekitike becomes the latest expensive Liverpool signing to be hit with a long-term injury 🤕 pic.twitter.com/x2ejEvGVln— LiveScore (@livescore) April 15, 2026 However, it remains to be seen who the Reds will look to bring in up front over the next couple of months to replace Ekitike.Which attackers are Liverpool linked with?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Yan Diamonde is Liverpool’s top target ahead of the summer transfer window.The RB Leipzig star has heavily impressed in the Bundesliga this season and has scored 13 goals already, despite being just 19 years old.He is set to go to the World Cup with the Ivory Coast this summer, so it remains to be seen if a deal could be completed before the tournament starts on 11 June.The right winger could be in line to replace Salah, with Liverpool in need of a new right winger in the coming weeks.However, it remains to be seen who the Reds will bring in during the transfer window, with plenty of twists and turns expected over the summer. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.