Arne Slot Liverpool manager
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Manchester United’s summer rebuild is proving more complicated than expected, as the club juggles fresh arrivals with necessary departures.
The loss of Liam Delap to Chelsea was an early setback, especially given how close United came to landing the Englishman.
Matheus Cunha’s arrival from Wolves injected some much-needed optimism, however.
Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is also still expected to move to Old Trafford.
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But with Financial Fair Play considerations looming and numerous players still earmarked to leave, United know sales are just as vital as signings.
Liverpool, however, are also undergoing a mini-rebuild of their own under Arne Slot.
The Dutchman has already welcomed goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, once a United target.
As well as left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, and midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Slot is now turning his attention to the frontline, where Liverpool are actively pursuing a new number 9 ahead of the new campaign.
According to Florian Plettenberg on X, Liverpool are focusing on three concrete striker options.
Two of whom have also been on Manchester United’s radar throughout the summer.
Hugo Ekitike and Victor Osimhen are both being monitored closely by the Merseyside club, alongside Alexander Isak.
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Plettenberg states that Liverpool have conducted in-depth checks on all three players, with Ekitike particularly high on the list.
The Frankfurt forward is aware that a move would require patience.
Especially with Liverpool needing to sell players, such as Darwin Nunez, before completing any major incoming deals.
Osimhen, meanwhile, has long been considered out of United’s financial reach due to his high wage demands.
An issue that may also put Liverpool off any potential deal.
Although, United were recently dealt a boost for Osimhen, with the striker recently rejecting a lucrative proposal to play in Saudi.
🚨🔴 Liverpool are currently focusing on three concrete options in their search for a new number 9: Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, and Victor Osimhen.#LFC have conducted thorough checks and gathered information on all of them. Ekitike, for example, is very high on the list. The… pic.twitter.com/k4zkfigXUF
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 30, 2025
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