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Created: 2025-07-21 18:51:28 UTC

The focus on players like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike as replacements for Liverpool's striking options does show a shift toward younger, high-upside forwards with proven track records in major leagues—Isak with Newcastle and Ekitike with Frankfurt—rather than more established, marquee names as in some past transitions.

Both have been heavily scouted and pursued due to their age profiles, goal-scoring records, and versatility, reflecting a trend where clubs look to sign emerging stars early, even at high prices, rather than waiting for them to become fully elite—Liverpool's record approach for Isak (rejected) and their big-money move for Ekitike highlight how urgent and competitive that market is right now compared to previous windows.


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