Liverpool make contact to seal own Trent-like deal for "insane" 23-goal ace

As Arne Slot looks to overhaul his frontline, Liverpool have reportedly made contact over signing their own free agent in the same type of deal that is likely to see Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid this summer.

Liverpool eyeing Trent-like deal

They may sit top of the Premier League and on course to become champions in Slot’s debut campaign, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows at Liverpool. In fact, a fairly dark cloud has formed this week courtesy of Alexander-Arnold. News finally broke regarding his future, with reports indicating that he is set to join Real Madrid as a free agent instead of signing a fresh Anfield contract this summer.

Leaving the Reds to assess their options, the likes of Jeremie Frimpong have since been linked with a move to Merseyside to become Alexander-Arnold’s replacement. Meanwhile, as much as they’ll be frustrated by the nature of their right-back’s departure, the champions-elect are reportedly set to take a page out of Madrid’s book.

According to The i Paper, Liverpool have now made contact to sign Jonathan David on a free deal from LOSC Lille this summer, reaching out to the goalscorer’s agent over a move in the coming months.

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Joined by Barcelona, Newcastle United and others in pursuit of the Ligue 1 star, Liverpool will hope to flex their potential title-winning muscles for the first time and convince David to make an Anfield move. There’s no doubt that he’s needed at Liverpool given their striker struggles this season.

“Insane” David would be instant Nunez upgrade

One of Liverpool’s biggest problems in a season otherwise full of strengths has come within their frontline. Whilst the finger can’t be pointed the way of Cody Gakpo and certainly not lead marksman Mohamed Salah, it can be sent towards the strikers.

Whether it’s been Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz or Darwin Nunez leading the line, all have struggled to leave their mark on a consistent basis and that has left Liverpool desperately relying on Salah to produce moments of magic. Amid Gakpo’s recent injury, if it hasn’t been Salah, then it hasn’t truly been anyone stealing the headlines for the Reds.

David’s arrival would change that, however. The Lille forward has scored 23 goals in all competitions whilst assisting a further 10. At the peak of his powers at 25 years old, the Canada star is finally destined for a big move.

What instantly stands out when looking at the numbers is just how clinical David has been in Ligue 1 – scoring 14 goals from 14 expected. His impressive numbers were once dubbed “insane” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, and it’s hard to disagree with that statement these days as Liverpool make their move.