Liverpool and Barcelona are believed to be battling to complete the free signing of a “clinical” attacking player this summer, according to a fresh transfer claim.
Liverpool’s centre forward issues this season
The Reds are still smarting after their 2-1 loss to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, on a hugely disappointing afternoon for Arne Slot and his players.
Liverpool’s performance at Wembley was flat from the off, and as has been the case too often this season, not enough impact came from the centre forward position. Diogo Jota couldn’t get into the game and is generally struggling for form at the moment, not scoring since the 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in January.
The Portuguese is far from the Reds’ only issue in that area, however, with Darwin Nunez still far from the complete striker that Liverpool hoped he would become when they signed him from Benfica in the summer of 2022.
Meanwhile, Luis Diaz has had his moments in a new central role when used there this season, but too often, he has also looked like a square peg in a round hole, playing better in his preferred left-sided position. For that reason, a new striker is needed at the end of the season, and it looks like the Merseysiders are trying to snap up a prolific marksman.
Liverpool battling to sign 107-goal striker
According to a report from Spain, Liverpool are tussling with Barcelona to sign Lille star Jonathan David in the summer window, with the Frenchman available on a free transfer once this campaign reaches its conclusion.
The Reds see him as a “perfect option to complement their offensive stars”, with the update adding that they “could benefit from his ability to quickly adapt to the Premier League, given his versatility and knack for performing under pressure.”
David could be a fantastic option to lead the line for Liverpool moving forward, having been such an impressive performer for Lille, scoring 107 goals in 224 appearances.
The 24-year-old has also shone for Canada, netting 31 times in just 59 caps for his country, while football talent scout Jacek Kulig hailed his “clinical” nature as one of many key attributes in the past.
A new centre forward is a must for Liverpool in the summer, and with David, it is hard to find many negatives to them bringing him in as their striker of choice.
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Arne Slot’s abject Liverpool side were defeated by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.
The fact that he would come in on a free makes it an added bonus, and given his age and all-round profile, he has the potential to be the next attacking star at Anfield.
