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Liverpool make new No 9 their 'top priority' with Darwin Nunez exit talks 'set to accelerate' - and surprise Chelsea star among Reds' options

Liverpool are prioritising the acquisition of a 'top striker', with talks over Darwin Nunez's departure set to accelerate, a report has claimed.

The Uruguayan has been linked with Napoli and Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal but a move to the Serie A champions could be difficult with Liverpool believed to be demanding a fee in the region of £70million for the striker.

Still, it is reportedly expected that a move for the 26-year-old will progress soon.

According to The Athletic, Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike 'remain prominent in their thinking'.