Liverpool are set for a busy summer transfer window and will *definitely* look to sign a striker, according to reports. However, manager Arne Slot is unlikely to be handed an unlimited “war chest,” with spending expected to remain within the club’s sustainable financial model.
Although Slot hasn’t made many changes since arriving, he is now working with the club’s board to identify priority areas for reinforcement. According to the *Daily Mail*, while Liverpool will spend this summer, comparisons to the high-spending eras of Chelsea or Manchester City are off the mark. Instead, the focus will be on smart, targeted investments.
One position at the top of the list is striker, with the club also prioritizing a left-sided defender. Additional signings in central defense, midfield, and on the wings may follow—depending on outgoings.
Despite speculation, Darwin Núñez is expected to stay at Anfield, though his inconsistency has prompted Liverpool to seek more reliable attacking options. Diogo Jota’s injury issues and Luis Díaz’s suitability for the wing rather than central striker have also influenced this decision.
Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt has emerged as a potential target, while links to players like Victor Osimhen remain unconfirmed.
The Reds have already secured new contracts for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, giving them a strong foundation as they prepare to refresh the squad. They’re also facing decisions on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future, with his current deal nearing expiration.
