With overhauling Arne Slot's attacking options in mind, FSG have reportedly sent scouts to Italy as Liverpool prepare to submit an opening offer worth £50m to sign a rising star.
FSG preparing to spend big to replace Liverpool stars
Naturally, many assumed that Liverpool's summer of change would come in Slot's first few months in charge. That proved anything but the case, however, as the Dutchman welcomed just one immediate reinforcement in Federico Chiesa before watching on as the side Jurgen Klopp left behind commenced their march towards Premier League glory.
Now almost one year on, the former Feyenoord man looks set to make his mark on the champions in waiting. Recent reports have cast doubts over the futures of players like Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and youngster Harvey Elliott, who could all be heading for the exit door to make room for the reinforcements that Slot desires this summer.
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Among those already on the Reds' reported radar is Alexander Isak. The Newcastle United star has been as clinical as ever this season to bump his price tag up to a staggering £150m, which is likely to leave those at Anfield pondering whether to make their move.
Meanwhile, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have also reportedly turned their attention towards options outside of the Premier League. According to Juve FC, FSG have now sent scouts to watch Kenan Yildiz with Liverpool preparing an opening offer worth €60m (£50m) to sign the 19-year-old winger this summer.
A rising star, £50m still may not be enough for Juventus to part ways with Yildiz this summer, with Juve FC claiming that the Italian giants are seeking around €100m (£84m) for the winger's signature.
Kenan Yildiz
Whether FSG and Liverpool push on and increase their prepared offer in the face of that valuation remains to be seen as the summer transfer window continues to approach.
"Magnificent" Yildiz offers key versatility
In a world where Mohamed Salah's future is in doubt, Luis Diaz is struggling to set the world alight and Darwin Nunez is creeping closer to the exit door, Liverpool could certainly do with the versatility that Yildiz would provide. The teenager can play any positon across the frontline in what would be a major boost for Slot in the face of so much doubt.
Praised for his "magnificent" form at the start of the season by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, Yildiz has since found the back of the net six times and assisted a further four goals in all competitions throughout the current campaign.
The Turkish winger's arrival would be particularly interesting if it came simultaneously with Salah's Anfield departure. Swapping the old for the new, Liverpool would certainly be taking a gamble on a player who is still on the rise and yet to reach the peak of his powers.