Liverpool have wasted no time in getting their summer business underway. Fresh from their Premier League triumph, the Reds have already secured Jeremie Frimpong and shattered their transfer record to bring in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Milos Kerkez is also expected to join soon, with an announcement imminent.
Despite the flurry of activity, one key piece is still missing — a transformative forward who can complete Arne Slot’s exciting new-look squad.
Leão Should Be the Target
There’s been plenty of talk about Alexander Isak — and rightly so. He’s among Europe’s elite strikers. But Newcastle are refusing to negotiate, with reports claiming they’d only consider offers close to £200 million — a price Liverpool simply won’t pay. It’s time to change direction, and Rafael Leão stands out as the ideal alternative.
After a disappointing season that saw AC Milan miss out on Champions League qualification, Leão appears ready for a new challenge. At a reported £60 million, he offers far better value than Isak or other top-tier forwards.
While he may not be a traditional centre-forward, that’s not the issue. Leão offers speed, creativity, flair, and goals — the hallmarks of the modern attacker. His explosive style has earned him a fearsome reputation.
With the futures of Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota uncertain, Leão seems like a perfect fit. Versatile enough to play wide or centrally, he suits Slot’s tactical approach and could form a lethal attacking trio with Wirtz and Salah — a frontline that would trouble any defence in Europe.
Liverpool have already spent significantly — and it’s paying off. But if they want to challenge for European glory once more, signing Rafael Leão could be the final, decisive step. One last big investment could bring them their long-awaited seventh Champions League title.
