Liverpool plotting move for USMNT star in a deal that could cost €25m: Reports

Liverpool have set their sights on PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, according to CaughtOffside. The Reds are looking to upgrade their attack in 2025 amid uncertainties surrounding Mohamed Salah's future.

The Egyptian forward has entered the final year of his contract with the Merseyside club and is yet to sign a new deal. Salah registered 20 goals or more in each of his last seven seasons with Liverpool.

As such, losing the 32-year-old could hurt the Reds in front of goal. Meanwhile, the Merseyside club are also seeking an upgrade on Darwin Nunez, who has been disappointing so far.

Liverpool have identified Pepi as an option for the job. The American striker has scored seven goals and set up one more from 16 games for PSV this season.

Pepi's contract with the Eredivisie club runs until 2028, but he is likely to be available for just €25m. Arne Slot would know all about the 21-year-old from his time in Dutch football with Feyenoord.

The report added that Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund are all keeping a close eye on the American. However, the Reds are showing the most interest in the talented striker right now.

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How many goals have Liverpool scored this season?

Ricardo Pepi

Liverpool have been quick off the blocks this season under Arne Slot. The Dutch manager took charge at Anfield over the summer as Jurgen Klopp's successor.

Slot inherited a talented squad and added Giorgi Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa to his roster. The Merseyside club have been on a roll so far and are five points clear at the top of the Premier League table after 11 games.

The Reds have scored 21 goals and conceded just six so far in the league. They have won nine, lost one, and drawn one of their games in the league.

Liverpool are also at the top of the Champions League table after four games, with four wins to their name. They have scored 10 goals and let in just one in Europe this season.

The Reds have scored 39 goals from 17 games across competitions this season. Mohamed Salah is their top scorer. The Egyptian has scored 10 goals and set up 10 more from 17 games, 15 of which have been starts. Luis Diaz has also chipped in with nine goals from 16 games, while Cody Gapko has scored six times in 17 outings.