Liverpool reportedly want to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare this summer.
That’s according to a report from ESPN NL, which share comments made by people close to Sangare.
It’s been a chaotic few days for Liverpool in the transfer window.
A mass exodus of midfielders from Anfield this summer has seen Jurgen Klopp having to delve into the transfer market.
So far, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have been brought in to help Liverpool return to the Champions League.
However, they’ve now set their sights on bringing in Moises Caicedo from Brighton and maybe also Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
Liverpool have had a club-record bid accepted for Caicedo, but he may still end up at Chelsea.
Lavia has been a long-term target for Liverpool this summer, but he too could be playing his football at Stamford Bridge this season.
Liverpool now want to sign Ibrahim Sangare as they keep their options open this summer.
The ‘unstoppable’ midfielder is already very familiar with one Liverpool star.
Liverpool want to sign Sangare
The report from ESPN NL states that Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all keen on the Ivorian international.
They also state that Nottingham Forest made a bid for the 25-year-old but it was turned down.
Sangare is a phenomenal midfielder and could be just what Jurgen Klopp is looking for.
He doesn’t specialise in any one aspect of midfield play as he’s capable of chipping in with goals and assists, while also being a terrific defensive player.
Very few players can play as many different roles in the centre of the pitch as Sangare.
He would be very comfortable as a number six behind Mac Allister and Szoboszlai.
However, he’s also sensational in carrying the ball forward and could be the key to connecting Liverpool’s defence and attack.
Sangare is also a big fan of Cody Gakpo, whom he used to play alongside at PSV.
He described him as a ‘great player’ during the World Cup and could end up linking up with him again this season.
Liverpool want to solve their midfield crisis quickly and Sangare could just be the answer.
However, any move will likely hinge on whether Moises Caicedo ends up at Anfield.
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What sources are now saying about Romeo Lavia amid Chelsea and Liverpool links
Journalist Ben Jacobs claims that Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia remains keen on a move to Liverpool, despite strong interest from Chelsea.
Liverpool and Chelsea have been locked in an incredible transfer saga over the weekend, with the two clubs locking horns over a move for Moises C
aicedo.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men look set to win the battle to sign Caicedo, with the Brighton star closing in on a switch to Stamford Bridge.
Jurgen Klopp could still land another midfield target in Romeo Lavia, despite reports that Chelsea have also offered £48 million to sign the Saints
star.
And Jacobs claims that sources believe Lavia is still keen on a move to Anfield.
What sources are now saying about Lavia
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jacobs believes it’s still ‘quite likely’ that Lavia ends up signing for Liverpool this summer, providing they match Chelsea’s
bid.
“The thing about Lavia is that it’s not necessarily just a money deal because Liverpool and Chelsea are in the same broad ballpark,” the journalist said.
“Everyone knows that Southampton are looking for £50million or more and, naturally, they may ask for a little bit more if they do have two genuinely
active suitors.
“But the feeling still remains, from sources, that Lavia would quite like to move to Liverpool. With Lavia, the ball is in Liverpool’s court. How do they
respond to Chelsea’s bid? Are they prepared to match it or even go higher?
“If so, I think Lavia is still quite likely to end up at Liverpool. But, obviously, if Liverpool walk away, the dynamic changes.
“We’re going to have to wait and see on that one. But, make no mistake, Chelsea are there for Caicedo. They’re pushing for Caicedo and he has been
their number one target all summer.”
It would be a surprise if Liverpool didn’t go all out for Lavia now as they look set to miss out on Caicedo.
The 19-year-old impressed for Southampton last season after securing a switch to the south coast from Manchester City last summer.
While Lavia is arguably slightly behind Caicedo in terms of his readiness to make an impact for a top side, he has huge potential.
Liverpool were in for the Belgian before launching a bid to sign Caicedo and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them revisit their interest now.
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