Liverpool enter the summer transfer window in search of a new striker
The position has proven to be a problem area for the Reds in recent weeks, although Diogo Jota’s Merseyside derby goal against Everton was a reminder of what the Portuguese star can produce in front of goal
With Darwin Nunez set to leave Liverpool this summer, Arne Slot will be looking to replace the Uruguayan at Anfield and the Dutch coach has some targets in mind.
Slot has used Luis Diaz through the middle for the most part this season as it has become clear that he likes his number nine to drop deep in order to help create opportunities for his wingers.
With that in mind, many felt the Reds would sign that profile of forward this summer, but Liverpool’s interest in Liam Delap indicates the type of striker Slot wants at Anfield.
Liverpool interested in signing Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap
It has become clear in recent weeks that Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is Liverpool’s top target for the summer transfer window as the Swedish star is a complete forward who would fit Slot’s system perfectly.
That complete forward profile seems to be the route the Reds wants to go down as Liverpool continue to show interest in Delap, reports the Daily Mail.
The English striker can be signed this summer for around £40m and that price is also attracting the interest of Man United, Chelsea and Newcastle, while there is also clubs from abroad monitoring his situation at Portman Road
Alan Shearer suggested Liverpool should sign Delap last month and the English talent could be a great alternative to Isak, should Newcastle refuse to let the Swedish star go this summer.
Signing a complete forward makes a lot of sense for Liverpool, but signing other profiles could bring out the best in several Reds stars
Using Diaz and Jota as false nines this season has worked out for Liverpool for the most part, although it seems teams have figured the Reds out in recent weeks.
Having favoured this profile of player, it was suspected that the Merseyside club would go down this route when signing a new forward this summer, with Liverpool linked to stars such as Joao Pedro.
Using this type of player has brought out the best in Mohamed Salah and Liverpool’s left winger, but it seems that Slot doesn’t want to rely on his wide players next season when it comes to goals
Salah has been immense for the Premier League leaders this season but there is an argument to be made that the Merseyside club depend on the Egyptian too much.
The signing of Isak would be a game changer for Liverpool next season but should they fail to sign the Newcastle star, Delap could be an interesting arrival at Anfield