Liverpool are now leading the race to sign the £84m “world class” striker

Liverpool they are now leading the race to sign the “world-class” striker who is Arsenal’s love rival, according to a report.

The slot still wants a striker

Darwin Nunez’s quickfire double to secure all three points against Brentford may have bought the Uruguayan extra time at Anfield, but his long-term future is still in doubt.

Arne Slott he weighed potential replacements for the striker, identified Victor Osimhen from Napoliwho is currently on loan at Galatasaray, as a target of the summer transfer window.

The Reds are also lining up a move for AFC Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyowith FSG considering an offer to the Cherries of £30m plus Ben Doak, who would act as leverage to achieve a £50m valuation.

While Nunez may be safe for now, despite widespread reports linking the forward with a £70m move to Saudi Arabia, Slott could still decide to bring in a replacement at the end of the season if there is no major improvement in his performances.

According to a report by Football Transfer, Liverpool are now the club in the best position to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP this summer, which shows that they are leading the race for his signature, despite strong interest from other top clubs.

Arsenal rate the Swedish forward extremely highly, while Newcastle United are also in the running for his signature, having now opened new talks over a potential move.

Manchester United have also been mentioned as potential suitors, but a move to Old Trafford is seen as unlikely, despite Gyokeres’ existing relationship with Ruben Amorim, due to their poor league position.

With the Sporting star now in his prime, he is keen on a move to a club playing in the Champions League, meaning the Reds could be in a good position to do a deal in the summer.

The striker has a €100m (£84m) buyout clause in his contract, but Sporting have agreed to sell him for a low price this summer.

Gyokeres performs at “world class” level.

The 26-year-old has gone from strength to strength since making his first appearance for Coventry City in the 2020-21 season. praised as “world class” by members of the media earlier this season.

Over the past four seasons, the former Coventry man has consistently bettered his previous league record and is on course to do so again after a phenomenal first half of the season in Portugal.

Although Nunez’s late double salvo secured all three points for Liverpool at Brentford, the 25-year-old has been unable to deliver similar performances on a consistent basis, failing to justify his huge price tag.

Gyokeres, on the other hand, is now entering his prime and has more than deserved the chance to prove himself at one of the Premier League’s top clubs, so it’s exciting news that Liverpool are now in a good position to seal a deal in the summer.