Liverpool changes the world! 90 million euros want to poach French genius, Isaac is difficult to come

With Slott officially taking over Liverpool, the club began to adjust the lineup according to his tactical ideas, and strengthening the front line became the focus. Currently, Frankfurt's French star Ekitic has become the Reds' top target, and despite the fierce competition, he is willing to wait for Liverpool to free up his transfer budget. In addition, Isaac, the original number one target, and Osimhen of Naples, both were not going well due to high transfer fees or complicated negotiations.

23-year-old Ekitic performed well in the Bundesliga last season, contributing 17 goals and 8 assists, showing strong breakthrough and finishing ability. His technical style is perfectly matched with Slott's high-pressing + fast counterattack system, so it is highly recognized by the Liverpool scout team. Frankfurt priced it at 85 million to 100 million euros, although not low, it is more realistic than other goals. Liverpool must first sell redundant players to raise funds before they can complete the deal - it is reported that Ekitic himself understood the situation and was willing to wait for progress in the transfer window to go later.

In addition, the Reds also visited Isaac in Newcastle earlier. The Swedish scorer scored 24 goals in the Premier League last season, which is also a top choice. However, Newcastle insisted on a £150 million price tag and refused to negotiate a price cut, which forced Liverpool to turn to a more affordable goal. Although Osimhen of Naples was proposed as an exchange target, the club tended to trade cash and was unwilling to accept the mixed offer of "Nuñes + Chiesa + 17 million pounds" proposed by Liverpool, and negotiations were stagnant. In Slott's tactical system, the striker must not only have the ability to score efficiently, but also actively participate in pressing and have the ability to respond. Ekitic's characteristics just fit this requirement, and his age and potential also make Liverpool management optimistic about his long-term value. If the transfer is successful, he will form a more impactful front line with attackers such as Salah and Dias. However, due to financial restrictions, Liverpool needs to clean up some of the marginal players before they have enough funds to drive the transaction. In the next few weeks, the process of this transfer will directly affect the team's summer window.