Liverpool in talks to sign “extraordinary” £50m+ forward ahead of Arsenal

Liverpool are believed to be in talks to complete the signing of an “extraordinary” attacking player when the summer transfer window arrives, according to a fresh claim.

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The Reds are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon, making the trip to Manchester City for another huge game in their title push.

There is no question that Liverpool have wobbled a little of late, drawing four of their last eight league games, not to mention crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Plymouth Argyle. A win at the Etihad would feel significant, but further dropped points would really give Arsenal hope.

Regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season, the Reds could make a number of new signings this summer, strengthening in various areas of the pitch. Atletico Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone has been linked with a move to Anfield, giving Arne Slot even more depth in the final third, amid doubts over the futures of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong has also been backed to seal a switch to Liverpool, potentially even being looked at as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, should the vice-captain join Real Madrid at the end of the season.

According to a new report from Caught Offside, Liverpool have “held talks” over the signing of Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer.

The Nigerian is “on the radar of a number of top clubs”, including the Reds and Arsenal, with his current team possibly wanting as much as £53.7m for his services. The talks with Liverpool are described as the “most advanced”, along with the Gunners.

Lookman could be a hugely exciting addition for Liverpool, having matured so much as a player since his time in English football with the likes of Charlton Athletic and Everton.

Last season, the 27-year-old famously scored a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League, inspiring Atalanta to a 3-0 victory over much-fancied Leverkusen, and his manager Gian Piero Gasperini

“He’s [Lookman] a top player. In terms of character, there are perhaps players who have more continuity and are more solid, but that’s normal. Even his role is difficult. He always has to be very fit, but he has become a truly extraordinary player, among the best in Europe and the world. Because he has improved his consistency and in some ways he has started to be an important Atalanta player.”

This season, Lookman has continued to shine for Atalanta, scoring 10 Serie A goals in 17 starts, not to mention netting five times in the Champions League from his centre-forward role.

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With doubts persisting over Nunez’s quality and Jota’s availability – Diaz has also been hit-and-miss in a new role down the middle, too – the Nigeria international could be a brilliant choice to bring in and lead the line for Liverpool.