Liverpool Echo journalist James Pearce has claimed that Liverpool will not pursue another striker, even if they fail to bring Kylian Mbappe to Anfield.
Pearce, a renowned source of information on all things LFC, was speaking at a Q&A with Reds fans on Thursday when he said:
“There is no alternative to Mbappe. That was always a long shot and with him seemingly out of reach, [Jurgen] Klopp is happy to push on with the striking options he’s already got.”
The reporter also thinks it is very unlikely that teenage sensation will even make a move to England:
“If Mbappe wanted a move to the Premier League, Liverpool would be prepared to bid for him, but I don’t expect that to happen.”
The Monaco striker has been estimated to be worth around £100 million with European outfits such as Real Madrid and PSG interested in the 18 year-old.
He continued:
“I’m not aware of Liverpool showing any interest in either [Alexandre] Lacazette or [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang this summer. I think the only way we’ll see Liverpool buy a striker this summer is if [Daniel] Sturridge says he wants out.”
Liverpool so far have purchased Mohamed Salah for £34 million with Dominic Solanke also set to join the Reds from Chelsea on 1st July.