Liverpool are now said to be trying to intercept Arsenal’s transfer offer to sign their number one target Victor Gyokeres.
This update is brought to you courtesy of Pete O’Rourke. Football Insider, The report in question notes that a move to the Premier League is unlikely as the Swede’s £86m release clause still applies.
The Sporting Lisbon star has attracted considerable attention after his impressive performances for Ruben Amorim’s side.
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The 26-year-old has scored 58 goals in 50 games across all competitions as the Primeira Liga side win the league title in 2023/24.
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Not a player Liverpool really need
And we support it.
Liverpool currently have Darwin Nunes, Diogo Jota and Codi Kakpo, players who can play centrally in the attacking line.
As with Luis Diaz, we will not sign a new striker without first selling the striker.
Frankly, we can’t see that happening. On that basis, we should urge our supporters not to take this report at face value.
Gyökeres could be snapped up by one of our rivals, but he is unlikely to come to Anfield this summer, especially considering the asking price.
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