Liverpool are now on the lookout for a striker, but will one of Europe’s hottest strikers move to Anfield? Arne Slot is a big fan.
Alexander Isak’s injury has forced Liverpool to consider a new striker in January. The Reds had already started focusing on signings once the transfer window opened, but this injury changed everything.
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After all, this season is built on the idea of ​​having two elite forwards. The Reds are now left with Hugo Ekitic at center, and if he goes off, so what?
It would be one thing if Liverpool were flying and didn’t want to change too many things. However, they are definitely not and they continue to try and find the right mix of players in their squad.
Isaac’s injury has opened up the opportunity to find a new striker, but it appears one of the best strikers in Europe at the moment will not arrive at Anfield.
Liverpool did not sign Ayase Ueda
1908.nl, one of the most reliable websites regarding Feyenoord news, claims that Ayase Ueda will not travel to Liverpool this January. In fact, they questioned whether the Reds were that interested.
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They list several reasons why Liverpool won’t snap up him. On the one hand, Feyenoord do not want to sell a forward who has scored 18 goals in 17 league games, while it is understood that elite teams do not necessarily view the Eredivisie as a place where players can quickly adapt to an “elite” level.
Crucially, though, they say there has been no contact from Liverpool and don’t believe there is any concrete interest from the Reds. Previously, some media claimed that the Reds might consider the Japan international.
We imagine they already did. Ueda’s record is absolutely sensational – and it’s worth noting that none of those goals came from penalties, either. But Arne Slot is also a big fan.
Dutch journalist Hans Kraay Jr claimed earlier this month that Slaughter believes Ueda has huge potential. Ueda played under Slaughter in Feyenoord’s final season as coach, making 26 league appearances.
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“Arne Slot – where credit is due – told us several times when we asked about Ueda’s potential,” Kraay told Voetbal Primeur.
“We did see his huge potential last season against Benfica away in the Champions League when he was unbeatable. Slott can take credit now. He’s right.”
