Liverpool are within the technique of signing new gamers, and their blistering tempo might see supervisor Hugo Ekitike flip to a star participant he has beforehand expressed his admiration for.
Liverpool eager to help Arne Slott in switch market
Supervisor Arne Slott has endured a irritating season in command of Liverpool, however they’ve been unable to repeat final season’s achievements and discover themselves locked in a race for Champions League qualification.
Regardless of the weird flip of occasions, the Reds know that bringing in new gamers in the course of the January interval is essential if they’re to win silver in any competitors, though they could be out of attain for Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis.
Defensively, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi and Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet have each been marked by Liverpool, making the rearguard a precedence in Giovanni Leoni’s absence.
England worldwide Adam Wharton can be a long-term goal for the Reds. Nevertheless it’s exhausting to think about the Eagles parting methods with a participant price round £61m halfway via the season.
Liverpool’s nine-game unbeaten run earlier than heading to Arsenal might sound like reward. Regardless of this, there have been 4 attracts throughout that interval, with harder exams remaining within the coming weeks in opposition to the likes of Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis.
Some supporters lament the tempo of Slott’s soccer this season, whereas others query the staff’s mentality. In any case, defending the Premier League title is at all times troublesome and they’re removed from the one membership to expertise second season syndrome.
The Dutchman now seems prepared to answer latest occasions as Liverpool look to signal a winger who might finally substitute Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool getting ready to signal Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are getting ready to supply greater than £86 million to signal Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, in response to reviews in Spain, with the Frenchman hoping to depart his present employers after his enjoying time suffered underneath supervisor Luis Enrique.
Barcola, who was lured by the prospect of a transfer to Anfield, has scored 5 targets and supplied three assists in 22 appearances this season, however has solely began 9 of 16 Ligue 1 video games.
Liverpool are at the moment monitoring a £35m Guehi substitute dubbed Saliba 2.0
Reds are in dire want of a centre-back
The 23-year-old, described by his compatriot and potential teammate Ekitike as “insanely quick”, has created 19 possibilities and accomplished 19 profitable dribbles within the league this time period, in response to Photomob, and has flourished in opposition to markers in France’s prime flight.
Particularly, the strained relationship between Slott and Liverpool icon Salah might result in the Egyptian star’s departure within the close to future, with Barcola seen as somebody who might carry pace, energy and explosiveness to the entrance line ought to he determine to forego his vibrant spot at Anfield.
Barcora is clearly open to a change of surroundings and there may be probably room for him on Merseyside, however it stays to be seen whether or not a deal may be compelled over the road in January.
