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Liverpool are expected to seek a new No 9 after agreeing to sell Darwin Nunez to Al-Hilal. They have already signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, although the Frenchman can also play in a wide attacking role.

Liverpool may have to wait longer than anticipated for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, with the Magpies reluctant to sell move until a certain date.