Liverpool are preparing to launch an audacious double raid for attacking talent this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain's Hugo Ekitike and Newcastle United's Alexander Isak emerging as primary targets for new manager Arne Slot.
Ekitike Available for Cut-Price Deal
The Reds have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of French striker Hugo Ekitike, with PSG reportedly willing to offload the 21-year-old for a fraction of the £28 million they paid Reims in 2022. After a disappointing spell in the French capital that included a loan stint at Eintracht Frankfurt, Ekitike could be available for as little as £13 million this summer.
"This represents a potential bargain for a player of Ekitike's calibre," sources close to the negotiations revealed. "Liverpool see him as a long-term project with enormous potential for development under their new coaching structure."
Isak Tops Liverpool's Wishlist
In a more ambitious move, Liverpool are also monitoring Alexander Isak's situation at Newcastle United. The Swedish international has been in sensational form this season, netting 21 Premier League goals and establishing himself as one of the division's most feared marksmen.
Newcastle's financial constraints, particularly regarding Profit and Sustainability Rules, could force them to consider offers for their star asset. While any deal for Isak would likely require a club-record fee exceeding £100 million, Liverpool view him as a potential marquee signing who could transform their attacking options.
Strategic Transfer Approach
Liverpool's dual-interest strategy reveals a sophisticated transfer approach under their new sporting hierarchy:
- Ekitike represents a high-upside, financially prudent investment for the future
- Isak offers proven Premier League quality and immediate impact potential
- Both players fit the profile of modern, versatile forwards favoured by top clubs
- The moves signal Liverpool's intent to bolster their attacking depth significantly
"The club is exploring multiple avenues to strengthen the forward line," an insider explained. "While Isak is the dream signing, Ekitike provides excellent value and potential. They're not necessarily mutually exclusive targets."
New Era Under Arne Slot
These potential moves represent the first major indications of how Arne Slot plans to reshape Liverpool's squad following his arrival from Feyenoord. The Dutch manager is known for favouring dynamic, technically gifted attackers who can operate across multiple forward positions.
With uncertainties surrounding the futures of several current Liverpool forwards, the pursuit of both Ekitike and Isak suggests significant changes are imminent at Anfield as the post-Klopp era takes shape.
