Joe Cole suggests Liverpool consider signing striker who has more career goals than Harry Kane
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Liverpool have a dearth of striker options for the next several months after Hugo Ekitike suffered an Achilles injury against PSG in the Champions League.Alexander Isak has returned to action, but after missing pre-season and most of 2025/26 due to various issues, there are question marks over the Swede’s ability to lead the line while Ekitike is sidelined.Now, former Liverpool player Joe Cole has been discussing how the Reds could strengthen their centre-forward department in the absence of the Frenchman and mooted Robert Lewandowski as an option. And with Hugo Ekitike out, who should be Liverpool's front three at the Hill Dickinson?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Chris Brunskill/Fantasista Liverpool told they should look at Robert LewandowskiAs quoted by Mundo Deportivo, he said: “If Arne Slot stays in charge, he needs to sign another striker. “Perhaps they need an experienced striker, or maybe someone from the other end of the spectrum, because you can’t sign someone who plays at the highest level to compete with Isak and, ultimately, Ekitike.“Someone like Robert Lewandowski, 37 years old, for example.
He could easily play 30 games.”Cole also mooted Liverpool potentially signing a teenage star, but admitted there are risks: “It’s an option; you either spend a lot of money on a talented 17- or 18-year-old, but then you’re still taking a risk, because you don’t know if he’ll perform well as Isak’s backup. Either way, it’s a difficult decision for Liverpool, but they’ll have to sign someone.”Now 37, Lewandowski’s FC Barcelona contract is due to expire in 2026, though Transfermarkt say there is a performance option in his deal.It would certainly be interesting to see how the Polish star would do in the Premier League, given how much he has dominated around Europe throughout his prolific career.Throughout his club career, he has 627 goals across all competitions and 89 for his country.Barring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, no other active footballer has scored more than the Barca man.Even Harry Kane, who is thriving in Germany this term, only has 442 career club goals and 78 for England.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox