Liverpool are set to battle their rivals for a player valued at £100m, as Jurgen Klopp commits big resources to his squad
Liverpool are set to move for a £100 million-rated superstar, as Jurgen Klopp looks to gazump Premier League rivals.
The Reds started off with a modest budget ahead of one of the most ambitious rebuilds in their recent history. In recent weeks, however, Klopp has seen the coffers boosted by the sales of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho – two unexpected moves for ageing midfield generals.
The sales look to have enabled Liverpool to reinvest – and now, serious money could be spent on improving the depth of the squad.
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Liverpool are hoping to sign another centre-back before the end of the transfer window amid doubts over Andy Robertson’s long-term capabilities in a hybrid role.
The Reds have made two signings so far this summer, with Alexis Mac Allister signing from Brighton for £35million and Dominik Szoboszlai making the £60m switch from RB Leipzig. Jurgen Klopp is also eyeing up another midfielder, having lost Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Arthur and James
Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is the name being mentioned after Liverpool saw a £41m bid rejected for the 19-year-old earlier this week. Fluminense star Andre has also been linked with a move to Anfield as Klopp tries to bolster his squad before their Premier League opener against Chelsea.
Although adding at least one new midfielder is his priority, Klopp is said to be keen on signing another defender before the transfer window slams shut on September 1. According to the Liverpool Echo, a left-sided centre-back remains on Liverpool’s transfer wishlist, with question marks remaining about Robertson.
There is some uncertainty about whether Robertson will be able to play in the defensive-hybrid position long-term, after Klopp decided to switch to this new shape at the back end of last season. Robertson has been used a little deeper in pre-season with Trent Alexander-Arnold having the freedom to roam forward into midfield.
Levi Colwill had been linked with a move to the Reds after impressing on loan at Brighton last season, but he is no longer an option after he signed a six-year deal at Chelsea on Wednesday. Kim min-Jae was also someone of interest for the Reds, however, he has now joined Bayern Munich.
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