Liverpool set to make move for prolific 43-goal striker: report

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is keen to start reshaping the squad this summer, with the Dutchman still waiting to make his first signing for the club.But with Liverpool currently in the United States on their pre-season tour, the Anfield recruitment department are hard at work identifying targets for the new season to allow Jurgen Klopp's replacement to hit the ground running.And it seems they've decided a goal-scoring machine is the best option to add to the squad - although it won't come cheap...VIDEO: How Leny Yoro solves Man United's BIGGEST problemConformable Football InsiderThe Reds have entered the race to sign the Sporting CP forward, who is also being tracked by Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.Gyokeres enjoyed a spectacular first season in Portuguese football, scoring 43 goals in 49 games after leaving Coventry City. In doing so, the 26-year-old helped fire Sporting to the Premeira Liga title, boosting his reputation and attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs. He is known to have a release clause of £86m, but no one has proved willing to pay such a large fee yet. While Arsenal are believed to have shown the most interest in Gyokeres, Liverpool would also provide an interesting challenge under their new manager.The best features, fun and football quizzes straight to your inbox every week.Gyokeres caught fire last season (Image credit: Getty Images)Despite joining Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2018, he has failed to make a single Premier League appearance for the club and would relish the chance to make amends at Anfield.The Sweden international moved to Coventry permanently after a loan spell and scored 40 goals in 97 appearances over the next two seasons. It remains to be seen how much Liverpool are prepared to bid for Gyokeres, whose potential arrival could throw Darwin Nunez's future into doubt.Transfermarkt value the Swedish centre-forward at £55m, with four years left on his contract. In the Four Four TwoIn his opinion, it seems that Liverpool would prefer to focus their efforts elsewhere this summer, with their attacking options clearly among the best in the Premier League. That said, if a player of Gyokeres' ability is available, then it makes sense to try to secure him as soon as possible. Liverpool in the USA (Image credit: Getty Images)More Liverpool stories Liverpool make a move for the title winner to replace Virgil van Dijkas Dutchman gives green light to Anfield exit: reportLiverpool will make the first summer signing of the proven Premier League star: reportLiverpool star hints at club's shock transfer plan window.reliableConsentGiven.then(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function() {n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)} ;if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n; n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '230404523817416'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); })

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