Liverpool have opened talks over a deal for an attacking midfielder, who has now been instructed he can go away his membership for a price of simply £19m this summer time, in line with a report.
Reds set sights on attacking midfielder
In latest days, the Reds’ pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong seems to have gained traction, with a transfer for the Dutchman, who is ready to exchange Trent Alexander-Arnold, now edging nearer after superior talks had been held.
Nevertheless, Frimpong is just not the one Leverkusen star who might be on his option to Anfield this summer time, with Arne Slot additionally wanting to usher in a brand new attacking midfielder, and talks have been opened over a deal for Florian Wirtz.
That stated, the German is not going to be low cost, with a £126m price ticket mooted, so FSG might additionally take a look at bringing in a low-cost different, and an strategy has now been revamped a unique attacking midfielder, who might be obtainable for a cut price price.
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Liverpool are prepared to start their summer time procuring spree.
In keeping with a report from France (through The Boot Room), Liverpool have now opened talks over a deal for Lyon star Rayan Cherki, who has been knowledgeable he can go away the French membership for a price of simply £19m this summer time.
Cherki has simply 12 months remaining on his Lyon contract, which suggests he’s set to be allowed to depart for a really low value on the finish of the season, and the Reds are actually in discussions to carry the attacking midfielder to Anfield.
There could also be competitors for the Frenchman’s signature, nevertheless, with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester Metropolis additionally making contact to ask a few potential deal.
“Wizard” Cherki attracts comparisons to Lionel Messi
The 21-year-old has loved a unprecedented season with Lyon, choosing up 31 objective contributions in 43 appearances in all competitions, having significantly caught the attention along with his shows within the Europa League.
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Competitors |
Appearances |
Objectives |
Assists |
|
Ligue 1 |
29 |
8 |
10 |
|
Europa League |
12 |
4 |
8 |
|
Coupe de France |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Such is the starlet’s capability, he has obtained very excessive reward from teammate Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who stated: “He’s the very best pure expertise I’ve ever seen. An absolute grasp, a wizard with the ball.”
“He’s two-footed, has no worry, retains going and going, can get previous individuals with such ease, such finesse.”
Former Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has even gone so far as likening the teenager to one of many greatest-ever gamers previously, saying: “Cherki is similar to (Lionel) Messi when it comes to technical high quality.”
A price of simply £19m might be an absolute steal for a participant with the potential of Cherki, and a transfer to Anfield would absolutely be a really engaging proposition for the playmaker, on condition that Liverpool defied expectations to safe a record-equalling twentieth league title this season.
