A move for Osimhen does make sense ...but that does not mean it will happen

LIVERPOOL have moved quickly to address a number of key positions in their squad as they look to strengthen Arne Slot’s squad after lifting the Premier League title.

- By THEO SQUIRES

Jeremie Frimpong was swiftly bought in a £29.5million deal from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Having agreed a £29m deal with Valencia 12 months in advance for Giorgi Mamardashvili last summer, the Reds ensured they had already signed a new goalkeeper to free up Caoimhin Kelleher to leave for Brentford.

Meanwhile, while Liverpool are strengthening at number 10 but negotiating a club-record deal with Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, they are also looking to bring in Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth as a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.

But it appears supporters will have to wait a little while longer for the Reds to move for players in other positions, despite them having long been expected to sign a new centre-forward.

Darwin Nunez is expected to leave the club this summer, while Federico Chiesa has admitted he is open to a return to Italy.

Luis Diaz has also confirmed he is in talks with other clubs after Barcelona had an approach rejected by Liverpool.

Diogo Jota's future is also uncertain, while Cody Gakpo has attracted interest from Bayern Munich.

So while the Reds are anticipated to add to their attacking ranks, it is understandable why such a pursuit might have to wait until there is also outgoings as club bosses assess their options.

Liverpool are not the only club in the market for a new centre-forward this summer, with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United also in pursuit.

Unsurprisingly, the clubs in the striker market - which is already looking to be a difficult one - continue to be linked with the same small pool of elite centre-forwards.