Liverpool are willing to pay a “world-class” player a large wage in order to recruit him ahead of a European behemoth during the summer transfer window, according to an intriguing new update.
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The Reds are still being linked with some exciting arrivals in the coming weeks and months, including Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, who grew up supporting the club. Talks apparently took place with the England international, but it remains to be seen whether a deal will be completed, with the Magpies attempting to sell other players instead to comply with PSR.
Meanwhile, Valencia and Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has been linked with a summer move to Anfield, however that would only happen if Alisson went to the Saudi Pro League, which is clearly not the desired scenario.
Maximilian Beier of Hoffenheim has also been mooted as a potential addition for Liverpool, however Chelsea is also reported to be interested in signing him. The 21-year-old scored 16 goals in 29 Bundesliga games last season and could add potency to an attack that has recently faced criticism for wayward finishing, particularly from Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.
The Merseysiders have also inquired about the availability of Real Madrid prodigy Arda Guler, but signing him on a permanent basis may be tough given how highly regarded he is at the reigning Champions League holders.
Liverpool is ready to provide “world-class” ace enormous compensation.
According to Sport [via Sport Witness], Liverpool is likely winning the fight to capture Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich for just £25 million this summer, and they are willing to pay him more than rival Barcelona.
According to reports, the Reds “may have taken the lead” in the pursuit of the Germany international due to their willingness to pay his wage. He is presently paid a staggering £318,000 a week by the Bundesliga giants, who must sell or risk losing him for free next year.
Kimmich is an exceptional footballer who has had a glittering career, winning eight Bundesliga crowns and one Champions League crown, among countless other trophies, and he might be a serious signing for Liverpool.
The 29-year-old is an outstanding player who can succeed at both right back and central midfield, and German veteran Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has waxed lyrical about him, saying: “It is no exaggeration to say that Joshua Kimmich is the very embodiment of world class.” There’s only one Joshua Kimmich, and we’re pleased he plays for Bayern.
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho has rated Kimmich as “absolutely phenomenal,” and he might bring a wealth of experience, competing with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back but likely being brought in largely as a midfielder.
That being said, he is now 29 years old, and raising the exorbitant salaries he is already receiving appears improbable. It seems more likely that Liverpool will look for a younger option in the middle of the park, as they did with Alexis MacAllister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch last summer.
