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Liverpool plan talks to signal £55m ace who’s “among the many finest” on the planet

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Liverpool are believed to be planning talks with an “extraordinary” participant over a transfer to Anfield on the finish of the season, in response to a brand new switch declare.

Liverpool win historic twentieth league title

The Reds clinched a twentieth league title on Sunday afternoon, being topped Premier League champions after an unforgettable 5-1 win at dwelling to Tottenham. Regardless of falling behind to a purpose from former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke, Arne Slot‘s aspect turned issues round in model, placing on a present in entrance of a euphoric Anfield and celebrating in emotional style after the ultimate whistle.

It’s a beautiful achievement by Slot in his first season accountable for the Reds, with the Dutchman not permitting himself to really feel the stress of changing Jurgen Klopp final summer time, guiding his workforce to glory within the course of.

As soon as the mud has settled on a memorable season, nonetheless, Liverpool will likely be effectively conscious {that a} busy summer time switch window is required. The newly-crowned champions could also be a wonderful aspect, however there are nonetheless areas of focus forward of the 2025/26 marketing campaign, with reinforcements required to assist them defend their title.

Liverpool planning talks to signal Ademola Lookman

In line with an replace from Caught Offside, Liverpool are “planning to carry talks” with Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman over a summer time change to Anfield. They aren’t alone, nonetheless, with Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal all talked about within the replace, too. The 27-year-old’s membership will likely be demanding as much as £55m for his providers.

Atalanta's Ademola Lookman in action

Lookman has been talked about as a goal for Liverpool previously, and it’s simple to see why Slot and Richard Hughes might view him as a robust addition this summer time. The previous Everton attacker has excelled in an Atalanta shirt, most notably scoring a hat-trick of their 3-0 win in opposition to Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in final season’s Europa League closing.

The Nigerian has scored 50 targets in simply 115 appearances for the Serie A aspect, in addition to registering 24 assists, and his present supervisor, Gian Piero Gasperini, has lauded his potential previously.

‘He’s [Lookman] a high participant. When it comes to character, there are maybe gamers who’ve extra continuity and are extra stable, however that’s regular. Even his function is tough. He all the time needs to be very match, however he has turn into a very extraordinary participant, among the many finest in Europe and the world. As a result of he has improved his consistency and in some methods he has began to be an vital Atalanta participant.”

Lookman has usually operated as a centre ahead for Atalanta, although he may also shine out large, and if Liverpool’s recruitment workforce imagine he’s an improve on the likes of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez to guide the road subsequent season, they must be trusted.

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He can be a less expensive possibility than Newcastle star Alexander Isak, for instance, and the truth that he already is aware of the Premier League effectively can be an added bonus.