Liverpool are understood to be considering a move for in-form PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who is also being eyed by other top-flight clubs.
Sources have said Caught offside that Liverpool are currently showing the greatest interest in a possible deal for Pepi, while the American international is also on the radar of other big names such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund or Atlético de Madrid
Liverpool could do with strengthening their attack in the middle doubts about the future of Mohamed Salahwhile Pepi could also be an upgrade on the inconsistent Darwin Nunez in that centre-forward role.
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The talented 21-year-old is in excellent form at the moment and this has put Europe’s top clubs on alert as he could be available for as little as €25 million. Caught offside understand
Ricardo Pepi for €25 million is certainly a no-brainer for Liverpool
Liverpool have Salah nearing the end of his contract, so could potentially lose their top scorer on a free in just a few months.
That alone is certainly reason enough for the Reds to go all out and bring in a talent like Pepi if he is available on the cheap.
The talented young American has five goals in just ten La Liga appearances this season, and one imagines he would only improve with better players around him.
Liverpool have looked excellent under new manager Arne Slot, and the Dutch tactician may also know Pepi well from his time in charge in the Eredivisie.
Still, one imagines Pepi will have other tempting offers, so LFC should move quickly for this one.
Sources have reported it Caught offside that Liverpool scouts see Pepi as a good fit for the team due to his technical and mental qualities, so it will be interesting to see if this convinces their recruitment team to intensify their pursuit of the player soon.
