Liverpool prioritising new No.9 signing with Alexander Isak included on five-man shortlist of targets

Liverpool are keen on signing a new No.9 to bolster their attack ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Reds have prioritised having a fearsome frontline in the last few seasons, with more than one option in each of the three positions upfront. Alexander Isak is one of five players on Liverpool's radar to slot into the central striker berth next season.

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  • eyeing a new No.9
  • Nunez could be sold this summer
  • Isak on Reds’ shortlist of strikers

Liverpool prioritising new No.9 signing with Alexander Isak included on five-man shortlist of targetsLiverpool prioritising new No.9 signing with Alexander Isak included on five-man shortlist of targetsLiverpool prioritising new No.9 signing with Alexander Isak included on five-man shortlist of targets

According to The Athletic a move might be sanctioned for Darwin Nunez amid strong interest from Napoli and Al-Hilal. Diaz has also attracted interest from and , but the feeling at Anfield is that the Colombian will stay. Thus, Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is prioritising a new No.9 in a bid to bolster Arne Slot’s squad even further.

The report adds that the Reds have prepared a five-man shortlist of forwards, which includes Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen and Nicolas Jackson. However, Gyokeres and Ekitike are on the verge of sealing respective moves to and Newcastle, while Osimhen is being tipped to join on a permanent transfer.

Arne Slot’s side played their first pre-season friendly against on Sunday, where Federico Chiesa was tried out in the No.9 role. New signings Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez were also given game time later in the match.

The reigning English champions will now travel to Asia for their pre-season tour and are scheduled to face next in Hong Kong on July 26, before taking on Yokohama F. Marinos four days later in . It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will formalise their interest in Isak or any of their other No.9 targets.