And with our transfer insider Fraser Fletcher revealing plans for what he has been told will be a \u2018historic window\u2019 at Anfield<\/a>, with a potential \u00a3200m bounty at his disposal, the Reds will hope Sunday\u2019s success is the start of another Reds dynasty on Merseyside.<\/p>\n According to the Daily Telegraph\u2019s Chris Bascombe, Liverpool\u2019s \u2018most\u00a0significant outlay\u2019 is expected to be in attack. And with\u00a0Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u2019s Anfield career \u2018almost certain to end\u2019, Hughes and Co are making concrete plans to bring in an upgrade.<\/p>\n Bascombe explains that Liverpool\u2019s dream signing is Newcastle star Isak<\/a>, though they are \u2018realistic\u2019 over the prospects of luring him to Anfield and unfortunately see their chances as \u2018slim to none\u2019 \u2013 that despite a willingness to spend an enormous sum on luring him away from St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n In his Telegraph<\/a> feature, Bascombe writes: \u2018Liverpool obviously rate Newcastle United\u2019s Alexander Isak as one of the best strikers in Europe. However, they are realistic about the likelihood of luring him to Merseyside. The chances would currently appear to be slim to none given the Carabao Cup winners are destined to qualify for the Champions League, putting them in a strong position to resist any overtures for their prime asset.<\/p>\n \u2018Isak also has a long contract at St James\u2019 Park, and the club\u2019s ambition lies in challenging Liverpool next season.\u2019<\/p>\n As a result, Bascombe claims Liverpool are paying close attention to the strengths of\u00a0Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as their preferred Plan B.<\/p>\n GO DEEPER<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd34\u00a0Ten strikers on Liverpool radar Arne Slot could turn to as Darwin Nunez upgrade<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool looking at two Isak alternatives to boost their attack<\/strong><\/p>\n Ekitike<\/a> has enjoyed an excellent season on a personal level, scoring 22 goals and adding 10 assists from 45 appearances, though his expected fee of \u00a380m would represent, in Bascombe\u2019s words, a \u2018high risk for an emerging talent\u2019.<\/p>\n That asking price may likely put Liverpool off, though if there is any room for negotiations, then Liverpool could yet target a move for the wiry France Under-21 striker.<\/p>\n In addition, TEAMtalk contributor Ben Jacobs has confirmed the Reds are also considering a move for Brighton\u2019s Joao Pedro as another option.<\/p>\n The Brazilian has earned comparisons with Bobby Firmino for his excellent link-up play and ability to drop slightly deeper; form which has reaped 10 goals and seven assists from 30 appearances this term.<\/p>\n The Seagulls, though, are understood to have placed a prohibitive \u00a3100m price tag on the player and one of his teammates amid double interest from the Reds<\/a>.<\/p>\n Liverpool are, however, as Bascombe writes, \u2018prepared to pay big money for the right player\u2019. Two years ago, they offered \u00a3111m for Moises Caicedo, who rejected Anfield for Chelsea.<\/p>\n And according to the journalist, Slot will not be working within budget limitations this summer and their transfer activity \u2018will be determined by the availability of prime targets\u2019, and \u2018exactly how much he has to spend will be influenced on who leaves\u2019.<\/p>\n Liverpool transfer latest: Spurs star among six Slot targets; Man Utd star linked<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile,\u00a0Hughes is described as being \u2018well on\u2019 to adding new signings with \u2018heavyweight reinforcements\u2019 due to arrive and with an elite Tottenham Hotspur star among SIX players appreciated<\/a>, per a BBC Sport pundit.<\/p>\n One man now increasingly likely to depart, though, is Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the right-back ready to \u2018bid farewell\u2019 to Liverpool and join Real Madrid, though the deal in question could set a precedent after a report\u00a0branded the move a situation \u2018never before seen in football.\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n In light of the \u2018will he go or will he stay\u2019 debate around the Reds vice-captain, former Man Utd midfielder\u00a0Paul Scholes has offered the player some sound career advice<\/a>\u00a0that may make him think twice before making his verdict public knowledge.<\/p>\n
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