Liverpool is stepping up efforts to sign new strikers this summer, preparing for a potential departure for Darwinnes.
The club has identified Premier League attackers as the main candidates to enhance their attack options. But they face tough competition with Newcastle United. Newcastle United are also keen to ensure the service of its players.
Both Liverpool and Newcastle United are competing to sign Brighton attacker Joa Pedro, according to Talksport.
The Brazilian attacker was impressed by many clubs this season after his impressive performance.
With 10 goals and seven assists in all competitions this season on the Premier League side, Pedro showed his quality.
Liverpool must pay insurance to sign Pedro
According to the report, Brighton Value Pedro will win Pedro for £100 million. This means that both clubs will have to pay a large transfer fee to take him to the club.
The 23-year-old, signed by Watford, was a revelation in Brighton.
The quality of his goalscoring and how he links his teammates are attributes highly regarded by clubs interested in signing him.
Just as Liverpool is about to replace Nunes this summer after a disappointing season at Anfield, Magpies are considering replacing Callum Wilson, who will be coming out of the club this summer.
Eddie Howe wants a backup option for Alexander Isaac, the man who can challenge Swedish international striker.
Pedro would prefer to move to Anfield
It is still unknown who won the race to sign Brightonman. Pedro has decided to make a decision as both clubs are now able to offer Champions League football next season.
The promising Liverpool project makes much more sense to him than the Newcastle United project.
Once Nunes leaves, Pedro can become Liverpool’s main attacker.
Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt is another player who has been attracting attention from the Merseyside Club this summer.
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