Liverpool are actually making ready a transfer for a £65m central midfielder who’s “like a younger Gerrard”, however there may very well be competitors from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United…
Reds eyeing new midfielder after defeat at Molineux
The Reds’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a success on Tuesday night, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat in opposition to backside of the desk Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, and Arne Slot bemoaned his aspect’s lack of ability to take their alternatives.
Slot mentioned: “Lately, we’re selecting up factors as a result of many instances we’ve scored from set-pieces, however what didn’t change within the final 5, six or seven video games is that we wrestle and discover it very onerous to attain from the open-play possibilities that we do create.
“Not as many as I would love from all of the ball possession we’ve, however sufficient and way over the opposite staff.”
Slot’s aspect created 4 huge possibilities all through the match, three greater than the opposition, however they have been squandered by Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, whereas Rio Ngumoha was denied by the woodwork.
Mohamed Salah breaking his duck is among the solely positives the Merseysiders can take from the defeat, however they continue to be eager on signing a brand new ahead this summer time, with a Bayern Munich star of curiosity.
Not solely are Liverpool trying to strengthen in assault, however they’ve additionally set their sights on a central midfielder, in keeping with a report from Caught Offside, which states FSG are actually making ready a transfer for Juventus star Khephren Thuram.
Arsenal and Man United are additionally credited with an curiosity within the Frenchman, however the Italian aspect clearly worth him very extremely, having set an asking value of as much as €75m (£65m).
Juventus insist the midfielder is a key a part of their future plans, however he may very well be a implausible signing if the Reds are in a position to tempt them right into a sale…
Thuram likened to Liverpool legend Gerrard
Throughout the former Good man’s time in Ligue 1, Jermaine Pennant urged the Reds to signal him, saying: “I’d wish to see Liverpool signal Khephren Thuram, he performs for Good and he’s a box-to-box midfielder. I believe he could be excellent, he’s skilful and he can deal with too. He’s like a younger Gerrard, principally.”
Since then, the 24-year-old has gone on to ascertain himself as an essential participant for Juventus, making 35 appearances in all competitions this season, throughout which era he is contributed two objectives and 4 assists.
The Reds have come ahead to signal a Bayern Munich star.
The four-cap France worldwide is especially adept at driving the ball ahead, averaging 0.9 profitable dribbles per 90 within the Serie A this season, which is the third-highest quantity within the Juventus squad.
Thuram has the power to thrive at Anfield, and Liverpool clearly want to enhance the squad this summer time, having carried out a really poor job of defending the Premier League title.