Liverpool now eyeing up move to sign “superb” £66m+ star likened to Neymar

Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title, so it won’t be a surprise to hear that Arne Slot already has one eye on potential deals come the summer window.

Liverpool set to build on impending Premier League title

Unless a series of unlikely events occur, Liverpool will win their second title of the Premier League era and supporters will finally be there to witness the trophy presentation after missing out during the global pandemic.

On the flipside, the mood has been soured slightly among the fanbase following news of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s impending free transfer move to Real Madrid. The academy graduate isn’t the only one who could leave under freedom of contract, with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah yet to commit to extensions.

Conceivably, reinforcements will be needed regardless of outgoings. Leaning into that theme, Jonathan David is on Liverpool’s radar and may arrive on a free transfer to supplement their forward line.

Another renowned name the Reds have been credited with interest in is Jeremie Frimpong. Bayer Leverkusen won’t want to let him go, though they may be left powerless due to his £34 million release clause.

Coming into next season as likely champions will be a different type of pressure for Liverpool to deal with. Slot has dealt magnificently with every top-flight challenge thrown at him so far, though he may feel a tinge of disappointment at not winning the Carabao Cup before the international break.

Strength in numbers is needed to stake a claim across multiple competitions, so supporters will be excited to hear that their club are in the mix to sign a talented centre-forward making waves across Europe.

Liverpool want to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have positioned themselves to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt and it remains to be seen if they will meet the Bundesliga outfit’s £66.9 million price tag for the in-form striker.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham are also in the mix for the France Under-21 international following his return of 19 goals and nine assists in 39 appearances this term, with the Reds seemingly viewing him as a possible replacement for Darwin Nunez.

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Labelled “superb” by Jacek Kulig, Ekitike has also been likened to Neymar by former Netherlands international Wesley Sneijder, illustrating how prominent figures in football circles view his scope to develop.

Taking on 93 shots during league duty, the former Paris Saint-Germain ace has directed 37 on target and, in addition, fashioned 36 chances for his teammates.

Liverpool could be set for a transitional summer in the forward areas and Ekitike could be the ideal high-profile reference point for the likes of Salah, if he stays, and Luis Diaz to feed come the start of next season.