Liverpool are considered ‘more likely’ to move for a new wide man this summer as opposed to a No.6.
Two names that are thought to ‘offer the greatest intrigue’ are PSV’s Johan Bakayoko and West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.
A new wide forward is more likely, given doubts over the long-term futures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz,” Ian Doyle reported for the Liverpool Echo.
“While there has been no suggestion Salah wants to leave this summer, the Egyptian is out of contract at the end of next season with strong interest from Saudi Arabia.
Diaz, meanwhile, is being courted by both Paris Saint-Germain – who want a replacement for Kylian Mbappe – and Barcelona, although the Catalans would have to move players on before they can afford to make an offer. That expected wait would not suit Liverpool, who prefer to map out their transfer plans early.
This is the position, then, where a raft of players have been linked with two – Johan Bakayoko of PSV Eindhoven and West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus – offer the greatest intrigue.
Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is another worthy of note.”The pair of wide men registered a collective 32 goals across all competitions in 2023/24.
The Belgian’s current terms are set to expire in the summer of 2026, whilst the Ghanaian is on the Hammers’ books until 2028.Julen Lopetegui’s men could be encouraged to part ways with Kudus to satisfy financial requirements.
This follows another development at the club, with Lucas Pacqueta – a reported target of Manchester City – now accused of breaching the FA’s betting rules.
