Liverpool 'very interested' in £26m forward who already has more than 20 goals this season - journalist
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Liverpool are in the process of reshaping their attacking options as they look ahead to a post-Mohamed Salah world.The Reds did some big business during the summer transfer window, and have begun to shift to a system designed to get the most out of centre-forwards Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.If they adopt this formation longer term, Liverpool may need another natural striker who can rotate in for Isak or Ekitike when needs be.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Ryan Pierse/Liverpool FC.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Without a clear option within the existing Liverpool squad, Arne Slot may need to look towards the transfer market in order to secure the right player.Clearly, they would not be after another big-money signing like an Isak or an Ekitike to fill this spot. But according to journalist Christian Falk, Liverpool may have found the right man in the £20-25m mark.Liverpool ready to battle Bayern Munich for Franculino DjuIt can be hard to procure a player who knows he is going to be a back-up at Liverpool.Still, it is not impossible to have your cake and eat it, and according to Falk, the Reds have identified Midtjylland’s Franculino Dju as a player who could be the answer.Photo by BO AMSTRUP/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot quizzed on Liverpool defender signing, tells outsiders their view is wrongAfter declaring Bayern Munich’s interest in the 21-year-old – who could be attainable for £22-26m – Falk told Bayern Insider that the runaway Bundesliga leaders may face competition from Liverpool.“The interesting thing for England is that FC Bayern aren’t the only club at the table!” he said.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Franculino Dju is on fire at MidtjyllandIf Liverpool are looking for another central striker to keep Isak and Ekitike company, many supporters would perhaps like the Reds to keep faith in Jayden Danns.However, with Danns facing plenty of injury problems, they may have to look elsewhere.In that scenario, Dju could be the perfect player. It may be a hard sell to convince him his future lies playing second fiddle at Anfield, but if there’s a chance there, Liverpool have to try.