Liverpool eager to recruit Premier League striker in January following Darwin Nunez struggles

Liverpool remain at the top of the Premier League table despite dropping two points in their title race against Newcastle United.

The Reds were held to a 3-3 draw by Eddie Howe’s side, with Mohamed Salah once again playing a key role, contributing both a goal and an assist.

Darwin Nunez’s disappointing performance is becoming a growing concern for the club’s management.

The striker has scored only two goals in the 11 Premier League matches he has featured in, a disappointing tally for someone playing in a team competing for the title.

As a result, Liverpool have started considering their options in the transfer market, and a move could come as early as the January window.

Journalist Francois Plateau has reported that Liverpool are looking into a potential January transfer for Brighton striker Joao Pedro.

While Nunez’s work rate and off-the-ball effort have been praised, his contributions in terms of goals and assists have been subpar.

The Reds are now on the lookout for a player who can help alleviate some of the pressure on Salah, contributing more to both goals and assists.

Luis Diaz’s form has drastically dropped since the early part of the season, while Diogo Jota is still recovering from injury.

Cody Gakpo has been a positive influence in Liverpool’s attack, but Slot is seeking more from his forwards.

Pedro is seen by Liverpool as a potential long-term replacement for Nunez at Anfield

The Brighton forward has been in excellent form this season, scoring against Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City.

Pedro has netted four goals in eight appearances for the Seagulls this season.

While the journalist has not disclosed the player’s price tag or the fee Liverpool might offer, Pedro’s playing style fits exactly what Liverpool need in attack. His ability to link up play and involve teammates, much like former attacker Roberto Firmino, would be a perfect complement to Salah’s game.

Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram is another striker Liverpool are reportedly interested in to bolster their attacking options.

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Liverpool to compete with Atletico Madrid for 21-year-old talent’s signature

Liverpool is reportedly set to compete with Atletico Madrid and other top European clubs for the signature of PSV Eindhoven’s Ricardo Pepi.

The 21-year-old United States international has been in excellent form for PSV this season, scoring six goals in 11 Eredivisie matches—just one goal shy of his total from last season. Pepi netted seven goals in 27 league appearances during the 2023/24 campaign, helping PSV secure the Eredivisie title with a commanding seven-point lead over Feyenoord, managed by Arne Slot.

Now, Pepi appears to be attracting attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Liverpool. According to CaughtOffside, the Reds are reportedly monitoring the forward, who could be available for a rumored fee of $26.4m (£20.8m/€25m).

Atletico Madrid is also said to be keeping an eye on Pepi, alongside Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Currently, while Liverpool’s attacking options are strong, the team is left with just one fit striker, Darwin Nunez, due to Diogo Jota’s injury.

The Athletic recently reported that Jota is expected to be sidelined for “about a week after the international break,” meaning he will miss matches against Southampton, Real Madrid, and Manchester City. Unless there is a tactical change, Nunez is likely to lead the attack for Liverpool in these games.

With Jota’s ongoing fitness issues, questions are being raised about whether Liverpool should target a new striker in January, particularly with their strong push for the Premier League title this season. Jota has not managed to complete a full Premier League campaign for Liverpool, with the only time he played more than 30 league matches coming in the 2021/22 season.