
Anfield Index
·18 de março de 2025
Liverpool Warned Not to Sign £60m Striker – “He’s not at our Level!”

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·18 de março de 2025
Liverpool’s search for a new striker continues, with Julián Álvarez and Alexander Isak dominating discussions. However, another name that has been frequently linked to Anfield is Benjamin Šeško of RB Leipzig, who would likely cosy around £60m. In the latest episode of Transfer Market Metrics on Anfield Index, Dr Phil Barter provided a detailed breakdown of why Liverpool should avoid Šeško and consider alternatives such as Hugo Ekitike and Matheus Cunha instead.
While Šeško’s name has been circulating in transfer rumours, Barter made it clear that he does not believe he is the right fit for Liverpool at this stage of his career.
One of the key concerns is his minutes played and workload adaptability.
Beyond his playing time, his goal output raises concerns.
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Barter also questioned how well Šeško would adapt to Liverpool’s pressing system under Arne Slot.
Furthermore, Barter noted that Šeško’s passing and link-up play are weaknesses.
If Šeško isn’t the right fit, who should Liverpool target instead? Barter put forward two names: Hugo Ekitike and Matheus Cunha.
Ekitike, currently at Paris Saint-Germain, has struggled for minutes but remains highly rated.
Matheus Cunha, currently at Wolves, was another preferred option.
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Davis chimed in to reinforce the argument:
While Benjamin Šeško may develop into a top-class striker in the future, Liverpool cannot afford to take that gamble. As Dr Phil Barter made clear, the Reds need someone who can deliver now, not just someone with potential.
With Julián Álvarez, Alexander Isak, and other names in the mix, Liverpool have better options available. If they want to explore an alternative route, Hugo Ekitike and Matheus Cunha offer greater tactical and technical flexibility.
The message from Anfield Index is clear: Šeško is not the answer.