{"id":8458,"date":"2025-06-16T01:26:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/liverpool-will-take-an-approach-to-signing-the-new-haaland\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T01:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:26:40","slug":"liverpool-will-take-an-approach-to-signing-the-new-haaland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/liverpool-will-take-an-approach-to-signing-the-new-haaland\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool will take an approach to signing &#8220;The New Haaland&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/liverpool-will-take-an-approach-to-signing-the-new-haaland\/#The_latest_on_Liverpool_hunting_for_new_Liverpool_strikers_this_summer\" >The latest on Liverpool hunting for new Liverpool strikers this summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/liverpool-will-take-an-approach-to-signing-the-new-haaland\/#Why_Sesco_is_a_better_sign_than_Liverpools_Ekitique\" >Why Sesco is a better sign than Liverpool&#8217;s Ekitique<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/liverpool-will-take-an-approach-to-signing-the-new-haaland\/#Best_for_Isaac_Liverpool_said_PL_Stars_75_million_bid_will_be_accepted\" >Best for Isaac: Liverpool said PL Star&#8217;s \u00a375 million bid will be accepted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s offensive forces have been truly terrifying this season, playing a major role in their ability to win the Premier League title in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Sarah is undoubtedly the sparkling light of such a division, scoring 29 goals and 18 assists on 38 outings for the men from Arne Slot.<\/p>\n<p>Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz shared responsibility on the left, with the aforementioned duo having 23 goals and 23 goals in the league.<\/p>\n<p>    However, one complaint was the centre-forward position, and the Reds needed an elite-level talisman to further increase their chances of retaining the next crown.<\/p>\n<p>With both Darwin Nu\u00f1ez and Diogo Jota being promoted in moves away from Anfield, the Hierarchy may have the funds to play.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-latest-on-liverpool-rsquo-s-hunt-for-a-new-striker-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_latest_on_Liverpool_hunting_for_new_Liverpool_strikers_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>The latest on Liverpool hunting for new Liverpool strikers this summer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alexander Isaac has been a dream choice for Liverpool for the last few months, but his \u00a3150 million ask price has taken away the possibility of landing the Swedish signature for this window.<\/p>\n<p>Viktor Gyokeres is another name mentioned in his move to Merseyside, but the deal looks unlikely after, like Isak, claims he is keen on the move to Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>    According to journalist James Wasland, this situation has led the Reds to other targets, with RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesco being the latest talent for their vision.<\/p>\n<p>He claims that the hierarchy has already contacted the Slovenian representative for his move to Anfield, and that Arsenal is also in the race seeking his signature.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been reported that players themselves are keen on the move to join the slot side and could move to the Premier League from the background of their 21-goal campaign in Germany.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-sesko-would-be-a-better-signing-than-ekitike-for-liverpool\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Sesco_is_a_better_sign_than_Liverpools_Ekitique\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Sesco is a better sign than Liverpool&#8217;s Ekitique<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More recently, Eintrak&#8217;s Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike is a man in demand, with many Premier League clubs registering interest in advance this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    Liverpool is only on one side of the race, with Manchester United and Chelsea fighting it for his signature during the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>His tally of 22 goals across all competitions in 2024\/25 doesn&#8217;t surprise interest as the French could be the number 9 where the Reds are hunting.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you agree to the move with the 22-year-old, you will have to fork the rates in the \u00a384 million area, which could potentially be a deal worthy of leaving.<\/p>\n<p>If they decide to move to another target again, Sesko must be the biggest target to fill Void. The striker is labelled &#8220;New Erling Haaland&#8221; by Talent Scout Jacek Kulig.<\/p>\n<p>    He has a frame that is very similar to the Norwegians, but also has a fatal strike.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old, like the Manchester City star, is a major air threat, and Sesko could be the final piece of the slot Liverpool puzzle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Bundesliga Benjamin Sesco Statistics (2024\/25)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>totalling<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The game has been played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The goal scored<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Target shots for each game<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Goals scored at 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The dribbling is complete<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>55%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The air won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>57%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The duel won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics via FOTMOB<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Comparing his stats to Ekitike&#8217;s campaign stats, he may have scored fewer goals, but he manages better goals per shot at the target rate.<\/p>\n<p>He also ruled the air and won the air duel he entered in in 2024\/25, his skill set allowed Sarah, Diaz, Gakupo and others to play.<\/p>\n<p>Both players may improve the options currently available to managers, but it is crucial for the Reds to pursue Sesco&#8217;s moves through Ekitique.<\/p>\n<p>If he is able to follow in the footsteps of Haaland in England, it is a bargain regardless of the price tag and gives the club an additional threat to pursue consecutive league titles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"9f9a-489b-96e70d2542d9\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-img \"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\">Related<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_for_Isaac_Liverpool_said_PL_Stars_75_million_bid_will_be_accepted\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tBest for Isaac: Liverpool said PL Star&#8217;s \u00a375 million bid will be accepted<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Liverpool may need to sign the new left front this summer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool&#8217;s offensive forces have been truly terrifying this season, playing a major role in their ability to win the Premier League title in 2024\/25. Mohamed Sarah is undoubtedly the sparkling light of such a division, scoring 29 goals and 18 assists on 38 outings for the men from Arne Slot. 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