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Liverpool are the reigning Premier League champions, but like most of the division’s elite clubs, they still aren’t satisfied with their current attacking options.
With Darwin Nunez looking set to seal a move to Napoli, the need for a new number nine has only been heightened even further, with the Reds having been stung by that club-record mistake.
With Luiz Diaz’s future uncertain, amid interest from Bayern Munich, Arne Slot is in real need of a new attacking figurehead, even after Florian Wirtz’s £116m arrival.
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Amid that ongoing striker search, we’ve asked the AI tool ChatGPT to predict which of the Anfield’s targets would score the most goals for the club next season, provided they stay injury-free…
Hugo Ekitike – 16–18 Premier League goals
The latest update regarding Liverpool’s interest in Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike is that they are “exploring” a move for him, in the event that Nunez is able to secure an expected exit in the coming weeks.
Formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, the £85m man – who can operate off the left flank – ended 2024/25 with 22 goals to his name in all competitions, with 15 of those coming in the Bundesliga.
“Ekitiké can be clinical in front of goal, but he’s also a real workhorse. Physical and agile, he’s known for his willingness to press from the front and is a real nuisance when dropping deep to receive possession. With his silky touch, slick movement and penchant for cutting in off the left-hand flank thrown into the mix, comparisons with a young Thierry Henry are not that wide of the mark.” Official Bundesliga website on Thierry Henry comparisons
Still only 23, ChatGPT believes that the Merseysiders would have to “expect a reasonable adjustment period” if the Frenchman were to sign, although “his mobile, press-savvy style aligns well with Arne Slot’s transition-heavy approach”.
Alexander Isak – 20–23 Premier League goals
The dream that won’t go away, not even amid the prospect of a £150m price tag.
Yes, it’s no secret that Liverpool’s first-choice option would be Alexander Isak, with the Newcastle United talisman having scored 44 Premier League goals across the last two seasons combined for the Magpies.
Although the evidence points to the Swede staying put at St James’ Park, although if a deal can be agreed, ChatGPT expects the 25-year-old to continue that momentum at Anfield, as Slot’s “high tempo, fluid front three [is] suited to Isak’s movement, finishing, and aerial presence”.
Viktor Gyokeres – 29–31 Premier League goals
Isak may be the name on everybody’s lips, although it would appear that Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres might actually be the better option – if Liverpool can edge out Arsenal in the race for his signature, that is.
The Gunners have even reportedly agreed personal terms with the former Coventry City man, although those at Anfield aren’t out of the frame just yet, with competition rife for a player who has scored 97 goals in just 102 games in Portugal.
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Top Scorers – Top 10 Leagues (24/25) |
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# |
Player |
Apps |
Goals |
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1. |
Viktor Gyokeres |
33 |
39 |
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2. |
Kylian Mbappe |
34 |
31 |
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3. |
Mohamed Salah |
38 |
29 |
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4. |
Robert Lewandowski |
34 |
27 |
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5. |
Harry Kane |
31 |
26 |
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Data via Transfermarkt |
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Yet to enjoy a taste of Premier League football, having failed to get a look in at Brighton and Hove Albion in the past, there are likely to be doubts over the Swede’s ability to hit the ground running back in England.
Well, ChatGPT has no such worries, suggesting the 27-year-old is “perfect” for Slot’s set-up, as he is “mobile, press-focused, [and] lethal in and around the box”. He could potentially even reach Mohamed Salah levels of goalscoring…
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