Liverpool appears to have missed a crucial opportunity in the transfer market, potentially regretting not pursuing Jeremy Doku despite a promising start to their season and substantial signings.
Reports suggest that the club had a clear chance to secure the talented forward while he was at Anderlecht. Despite having laid the groundwork for a potential transfer, they ultimately didn’t act on it.
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The Reds revamped their midfield by bringing in players like Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, sparking discussions about their title prospects. However, it seems they might rue the chance they didn’t take in the past.
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Sources via Het Laatste Nieuws, indicate that Liverpool had a solid shot at signing Doku during his time at Anderlecht. They had negotiated an agreement, even mentioning a potential exchange involving Lazar Markovic on loan.
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The Reds had explicit permission to engage with Doku, who visited Merseyside for talks. The club went all out, offering various incentives and showcasing their plans, but Doku chose to extend his contract with Anderlecht, aiming to further develop before considering a move to the Premier League.
Now excelling at Manchester City, Doku’s rapid progress emphasizes Liverpool’s potential misstep in not going the extra mile to secure his talents.
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His electrifying pace and skillful dribbling mark him as one of Europe’s most promising forwards, making Liverpool’s missed opportunity all the more evident.
Liverpool is my Religion and Anfield is my Church. 17th May 1996 the date I had my blood coloured red. The one you love the most you can not live without it and that is football to me.
