Jean Philippe-Mateta could possibly be on his strategy to Liverpool (Photograph by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA by way of Getty Photos)
Liverpool need to signal a brand new striker this summer time, with Darwin Nunez anticipated to finish his keep at Anfield. They’ve been linked with a lot of high-profile gamers, together with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, however they might now be seeking to signal a participant that has gone beneath the radar in latest seasons.
Isak is Liverpool’s dream goal, however with Newcastle not anticipated to think about presents under £150m, a deal will probably be tough to tug off this summer time. And so they may additionally miss out on Ekitike, who may be a part of Isak at St James’ Park.
Different targets have been drawn up by Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, and the listing consists of one other Premier League marksman.
Liverpool make contact with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s brokers
Based on Foot Mercato, Liverpool are considering Jean-Philippe Mateta, and contacts along with his representatives have already taken place. The 28-year-old, who has 36 objectives in his final two seasons with Crystal Palace, is taken into account to be another goal to the likes of Isak and Ekitike.
Nonetheless, it could possibly be equally troublesome for Liverpool to signal Mateta in comparison with their different striker targets. Crystal Palace are anticipated to lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi this summer time, and will they each go away, there could possibly be no motive to think about presents for his or her star striker.
Mateta, who has additionally attracted curiosity from Man United in latest months, shouldn’t be probably the most glamorous title, however his purpose document from the final couple of seasons can’t be argued with. He would absolutely be a really efficient signing for Liverpool, ought to they handle to get a deal carried out.
But when they do, it could be no shock to see one other striker sought out. The tragic passing of Diogo Jota implies that Liverpool are quick on depth in that space, so there’s a likelihood for 2 quantity nines to signal.
