Liverpool are looking for a stop-gap option to replace Hugo Ekitike
As mentioned, Ekitike has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season.
And, even though Alexander Isak is back in action and could take the reigns, it’s been made clear that he’s a tad unreliable.
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Liverpool will want to be back challenging for titles in the 2026-27 campaign but without Salah and Ekitike to help them, it’s clear that some additions need to be made.
Unsurprisingly, a fresh report from Football Insider has claimed that the Reds are going to do exactly that but maybe not in the way fans think.
“Liverpool will explore the market for a new striker in the summer transfer window but will hold back from spending big, sources have told Football Insider,” they wrote.
“The Merseyside giants are eyeing a possible loan move or bargain transfer, using the bulk of their summer kitty for other squad acquisitions.
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“The club’s recruitment team are honing their strategy for the window after it was confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is set to be ruled out for the rest of 2026 with a ruptured Achilles.”
Liverpool need to upgrade several areas of their team in the summer
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