Liverpool are working on rebuilding their attacking line-up to replace a front three that was one of the strongest in the world, but they have not shown the same threat as before.
Darwin Nunez has put both his goals and assists in double figures this season, but he has not been able to shake off his habit of missing decisions.
Luis Diaz is a winger type and Cody Gakpo has not made the same impact as last season. Mohamed Salah is also a superb chance-maker, but his physical decline cannot be hidden, and he seems to have lost some of his ability to get past left-backs and his shooting accuracy.
Diogo Jota is the striker most likely to score, but he is frequently out injured. In order to build a higher scoring front line, Liverpool are interested in acquiring a new forward and have sent scouts to see how Japan U-23 national team forward Yuito Suzuki, who plays for Bremby IF, Danish newspaper Bold reported.
The 22-year-old attacker, who came to Denmark from Shimizu S-Pulse via Strasbourg, has made 27 appearances, including in the Superliga, top rounds and domestic league, scoring 10 goals and assisting eight, catapulting him into the hot seat of young Japanese players.
He is believed to have watched the Superliga top round match against FC Midtjylland, scoring two goals in the game. Apart from English clubs, Ajax are also said to be interested.
Will the young forward, who may also play in the Paris Olympics and may further improve his reputation throughout the summer, step up soon…?