Liverpool They have now held talks about signing a new striker, who is attracting interest from a number of players Premier League Clubs, according to Sky Sports correspondent Florian Plettenberg.
Darwin Nunez's future at Liverpool is in doubt
It looks like Darwin Nunez's time at Anfield could be coming to an end, with the Reds now looking for potential replacements for the Uruguayan and Lille striker. Jonathan David has been identified as the target For the summer transfer window.
Nunez is now attracting the interest of Al Hilal Saudi Arabia, and Arnie slotThe side has now rejected a verbal offer £70mwith Michael Edwards hoping to hold out for around £75m.
Mohamed Salah is still yet to commit to a new contract at Anfield, meaning Slot may have to update his attacking options this month, or in the summer, and Napoli's Khvica Kvaratskhelia is also of interestWith the possibility of using Nunez in a swap deal.
A Sky Sports Plettenberg reporter has now sent out a new update on which player will likely be brought in to replace Nunez, saying Liverpool have taken the first steps towards signing striker Stefanos Tzimas. The Reds made a phone call to FC Nuremberg over a summer deal a few days ago, with the Bundesliga club set to make his loan from PAOK permanent and then sell him for a profit.
They have also made direct contact with Tzimas' camp to discuss a move to Anfield, and Plettenberg describes the 19-year-old as “one of Greece's brightest attacking talents” in light of his impressive form on loan in Germany this season.
Nuremberg are set to activate a buyout option worth €18m (£15m) on the youngster's contract, and if Slot's side want to win the race to sign the young star, they are expected to need to pay €25m (£21m) plus To add -ons.
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Tzimas is showing promising signs in Germany
The Greece Under-21 international has made a strong start to his first season in Germany, as he begins to bounce back Eight goals and two assists In his first 14 matches in the second German League. Scout and writer Jacek Kulig also praised the teenager this season, in light of his record in front of goal with PAOK and Nuremberg.
As such, there are promising signs that Tzimas could be a solid long-term signing for Liverpool, but they will likely have to bring in another top striker alongside the impressive player.
It would be risky to let Nunes leave without signing a proven striker at the highest level, so they will need to keep an eye on it. Victor Osimhenwho had previously been identified as an ideal replacement for the Uruguay international.
