RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is a reported Liverpool transfer target.
A striker who has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool has spoken out on his future.
The Reds have been credited with an interest in a number of centre-forwards in recent months. Despite cruising to the Premier League title, it proved somewhat of a problem position for Liverpool.
Darwin Nunez failed to make the berth his own and started just eight league games. Diogo Jota was plagued with injury problems again then struggled to get up to speed. That meant that Luis Diaz was used as a makeshift option for large periods as Arne Slot guided Liverpool to a 20th English championship.
As a result, it has been thought that it will be a position high on the Reds’ priority list. Alexander Isak had been on the radar as he fired 23 top-flight goals for Newcastle United. However, the Magpies’ qualification for the Champions League means it’s unlikely that Isak will be allowed to depart St James’ Park. His price tag has also been suggested in excess of £120 million.
Leipzig have departed on a post-season trip to Brazil to face Santos and Sesko has been discussing what could be in store for him. In an interview with German broadcaster Sport1, the Slovenia international said: “The club has given me a lot and continues to give me a lot every day. It’s a great club to develop at.”
Sesko continued that he wishes to “play for a club that suits me, that brings out the best in me. That’s the most important thing for me.” He added: ‘I’m currently a player for RB Leipzig, so I’m taking it day by day. If a transfer happens, and if it doesn’t, then it doesn’t.”
Will Liverpool sign Benjamin Sesko?
A striker had appeared highly likely to be added to Liverpool’s set-up for the defence of the Premier League title defence. However, the Reds have the race for Florian Wirtz and that has perhaps made it less likely.
Wirtz is an attacking midfielder, which is a position that Liverpool were not expected to strengthen given they have depth in that area of the squad. Bayer Leverkusen are suggested that price Wirtz, regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Europe, at £126 million but the Reds will hope to negotiate a smaller fee.
However, the potential of Nunez, who is wanted by the Saudi Pro League, as well as other fringe players such as Caoimhin Kelleher and Harvey Elliott would provide additional funds.
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