Liverpool has been riding the summer transfer window at the top of the waves, winning the Premier League under Arne Slot in its first period since Jurgen Klopp packed his bags and left.
And who can say that it was on their glory? Liverpool may have lost Trent Alexander Arnold to Real Madrid, but they quickly replaced him with Bayer Leberkusen’s Jeremy Fripon, maintaining a line of communication with the German side, and agreeing to a deal with Florian Whartz.
Liverpool will likely complete a great and quick majority of their business as Milos Kerquez appears to arrive from Bournemouth in the coming weeks, but one of the most pressing concerns will be bringing in new strikers and continuing to welcome summer during that summer.
That’s because the winner of the slot title cannot move forward on that front until Darwin Nunes’ future is sorted out.
Darwinnes’s Liverpool future
When Liverpool signed Nunes to Liverpool in 2022 for a first £64 million fee, they bought one of Europe’s most talented young centre forwards.
However, the Uruguayan star’s confidence and sparks opposed the relentless tide of Premier League football, swallowing and vomiting Liverpool’s strength and the intensity of the English game. Under the wings of the slot this season, he only scored seven goals.
Silky and stylish, Nunes is supposed to become one of the most despicable scorers in the bloc, Luis Suarez and former Liverpool sense Fernando Torres, but that didn’t work. child.
But it’s not going well for him and it’s probably the best that Maverick moves out, as Italian suitors and Saudi leagues smell around.
After all, Liverpool is already in discussion with their dream successor.
Liverpool is chasing a new striker
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool has been locked up in consultations with Entracht Frankfurt for the relocation of Hugo Ekicchike, and his price tag is said to be 100 million euros (£84 million).
However, FSG feels there is an incredible opportunity to secure the 22-year-old striker’s signature despite the interest of rivals from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Though sports director Richard Hughes must finalize Nunes’ departure before making a coordinated effort to sign Ekitique, who is said to be aware of the situation.
What Hugo Ekitike brings to Liverpool
Ekitike may not be a finished article, but he has already established himself as one of the game’s most talented forwards, with analyst Ben Mattinson praising him as “one of the best strikers out there.”
Will Slot be able to secure his own version of Torres with Frankfurt’s dynamic striker? The iconic Liverpool marksman was an incredible ball hitter, but his intelligence, sharpness and ball-off movement all combined to marvel Stephen Gerrard at his quality, and the skipper said he was “the best striker in the world.”
In Liverpool, the Spaniard scored 81 goals and supplied 19 assists in 142 appearances, making it a rather high bar that Ekitique has to reach, but he’s also more than just a scorer that journalist Graeme Bailey described as “the new mbappe.”
Ekitike has what you need. Look at the underlying data. According to FBREF, he was ranked among the top 6% forwards in Europe’s top 5 leagues last season, including the top 5 leagues of shot-making action, top 4% of progressive carry and successful take-ons, and top 19% of ball recovery per 90.
A successful take-on is recorded when the player defeats the opponent while bringing the ball directly into the possession.
And it doesn’t even address his return in the 2024/25 campaign. He has been more than 48 contestants in all competitions, with the former Paris Saint-Germain outlook for 22 goals and supplying 12 assists. Obviously he would be grateful for the move to Frankfurt.
Additionally, his 15-goal return in the Bundesliga surpassed that of other players under the age of 22, spanning the top five leagues in Europe.
His gradual progress appears to be in charge of dividends, and Ekitique shows no signs of disappointment. With Liverpool teams made up of superstars like Mohamed Salah and Wirtz, it’s not clear how impressive the French forward will be next season.
Ekitike will have to make this leap and join the Liverpool side, which needs a high-end number nine. He may be young, but there are already many stories of this man being one of the brightest stars of his generation.
Don’t forget, Liverpool joined the 23-year-old 20 million pound deal when he was still a relatively professional childhood at Torres in Atletico Madrid. This returned in July 2007, so such a person was certainly considered quite penny.
Clearly, Liverpool was able to hit the jackpot by sealing Echitoke’s contract, which is also courted by rivals in the club’s division, but is certainly seduced by moving to a team that brings together different kinds of styles in a melting pot that can maintain success in the upper European countries.
Certainly, Ekitike’s finishing touches up a bit, but he has already established himself as a talented advancement, earning praise for his full performance, perfectly in line with Liverpool’s wider vision.
If Nunez is sold in the coming weeks or months and Liverpool Bank gives the bank a healthy amount to flag them, it could be an exciting season at Merseyside if FSG can redirect the transfer cannon to Frankfurt in Bundesliga.
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