Gordon and Bowen Lead Liverpool’s Pursuit Following Ekitike Injury Setback

The evolving situation is prompting a more proactive reassessment of their attacking strategies for the upcoming season, especially with the French forward sidelined for several months due to an Achilles injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain.

This news comes as the club also braced for the possible exit of Mohamed Salah at the conclusion of the season.

The scenario is further complicated by Liverpool’s ongoing uncertainties—there’s no guarantee of Champions League football next year, and it remains unclear whether Arne Slot will retain his managerial position.

The combination of Ekitike’s injury and Salah’s potential departure could leave Liverpool lacking both consistency and creativity in their attacking play—at least until Ekitike recovers.

Early reports indicate he could be out until 2027.

While a new addition was already in the club’s summer agenda, fortifying the attack now seems imperative.

This situation opens up two primary avenues in the transfer market: one is to seek a direct successor to Salah, as initially intended, while the other is to find a more adaptable forward who can function across various attacking positions.

Juventus’s Francisco Conceicao has emerged as a potential target from outside the Premier League, while RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande is also under consideration.

However, with Liverpool unable to afford errors in the transfer market, there’s a strong inclination to secure proven talent from within the Premier League.

One candidate being evaluated is Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, who has previously caught the club’s eye. With interest from clubs like Arsenal and Bayern Munich intensifying, Liverpool may be compelled to act quickly.

Jarrod Bowen is another name that might be on the list. Long admired by the Merseyside side, he has often seemed beyond reach but remains closely linked to West Ham United.

Nonetheless, Liverpool’s stature can test the resolve of such clubs and they may investigate what it would take to facilitate a deal.

Sources suggest that Liverpool’s recruitment team is now accelerating their efforts, aiming to finalise their preferred targets by May, ensuring they are well-prepared when the transfer window opens.