Liverpool have now made contact to sign a “world-class” striker ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal, who are also vying for his signature, according to a report.
Reds pursuing new forwards this summer
It would be fair to say Darwin Nunez has failed to justify his club-record £85m price tag ever since arriving at Anfield, with the striker particularly struggling this season, netting just five Premier League goals.
Amid widespread reports Nunez could be heading for the exit door, the Reds have started to step up their pursuit of a new striker, and they have some very exciting targets in mind.
Arne Slot’s side seem willing to spend big on a top striker, with a report stating they could fork out £142m for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, who could be brought in if Mohamed Salah decides not to extend his stay at Anfield.
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Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike are also among the targets for the Merseyside club, with a move for the latter striker perhaps more likely, given that the Magpies are determined to keep hold of their talisman.
There is no shortage of options for the summer window, and Liverpool have now taken the first step towards signing a Premier League star, having made contact over a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Matheus Cunha.
That is according to a report from TEAMtalk, which states the Reds have enquired about the conditions of a potential deal, while they are also trying to gauge whether the move would be of interest to Cunha.
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are also in the race for the Brazilian, with Slot’s side now making the first move to potentially move ahead of their Premier League rivals despite the Gunners doing “work” on the deal.
The Wolves star has a £62m release clause in his contract, which applies to any club in the Champions League, meaning Liverpool should be well-positioned to complete a cut-price deal.
"World-class" Cunha could be Nunez upgrade
The 25-year-old has played a major role in Wolves’ push for Premier League safety, having amassed 13 goals and four assists this season, outscoring Nunez by a considerable margin.
The “world-class” striker has also now managed to make a name for himself at international level, bagging his first goal for Brazil in a World Cup qualification tie against Argentina last week.
In another boost to Liverpool’s chances of getting a deal done, the former Atletico Madrid man has now admitted he wants to compete for the top honours, which he would be well-positioned to do at Anfield.
The only slight concern about signing Cunha will be the fact that, much like Nunez, there are concerns over his discipline, having been charged by the FA for a headbutt on fellow target Milos Kerkez earlier this season, but his ability cannot be questioned.
