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Liverpool Transfer Plans Heating Up: Isak, Osimhen and Ekitike in Focus as Gags and Grizz Weigh In

As Liverpool navigate their most pivotal transfer window in years, the conversation around who leads the line next season is intensifying. On the latest episode of Chat G & G, Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan dived deep into the club’s plans, weighing up the merits and possibilities of high-profile strikers Alexander Isak, Victor Osimhen and Hugo Ekitike.

Isak: The Centrepiece of Liverpool’s Summer?

“Isak is the one,” said Gags, emphatically backing the Swedish forward. “If we do get him, that’s the banger.” Grizz was equally enthused by Liverpool’s intent. “This is world record bid territory. We’re prepared to make that move,” he revealed. Both agreed that Liverpool are lining up a statement signing and are ready to strike—if Newcastle United open the door.

However, Grizz raised a cautionary note on timing: “If Isak says, ‘Let me give Newcastle a Champions League run-out,’ it’s over. Liverpool won’t wait. Not at 28.” Gags added, “This is now or never. It’s very clear we’ve got plans B and C, but Isak is the gem.”

Osimhen: The Certified Goal Machine

While Isak may be the club’s top priority, the discussion pivoted compellingly to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Grizz labelled him “the most certified goalscorer available right now,” while Gags passionately defended the Nigerian’s character and resilience.

“People talk about his attitude, but if you’ve been racially abused by your own club’s social media, would you just take it?” Gags said. “Victor Osimhen is a lion, a killer. Why wouldn’t you want someone with that fire in him?”

If Liverpool cannot prise Isak away from St James’ Park, Osimhen may become more than just an alternative. He fits the bill physically, technically and mentally, and Grizz believes he could be “absolutely electric” with the likes of Salah and Diaz around him.

Ekitike: Raw Talent or Future Star?

The wildcard in the conversation was Hugo Ekitike. While less experienced than the others, the former PSG striker was cited by Gags as “one for the future.” He noted Liverpool’s ability to scout talent just before it explodes: “They want to go for the real deal, but if that doesn’t happen, they go for the next best… younger, more room to grow.”

Grizz, however, wasn’t sold on Ekitike as a standalone solution. “We’re not bringing in two number nines. If we go for Ekitike, it cannot be at the expense of a proven starter.”

Ruthless Rebuild Under Slot

What stood out most in this Chat G & G instalment was the club’s intent to act like a heavyweight in the market. “This is what you call succession planning, future-proofing for the next four or five years,” Gags declared. “We’ve got the funds, the project and the vision. The only thing left is the execution.”

Grizz, while usually measured, agreed: “We’ve said for years, ‘When will we act like a big club?’ The time is now.”

As the Liverpool faithful await official movement, the names of Isak, Osimhen and Ekitike remain at the heart of a potential frontline evolution. And if Gags and Grizz are right, the Reds aren’t just buying players this summer—they’re building a new identity.