Liverpool FC are actively seeking to bolster their midfield this summer and have expressed their willingness to pay €70m for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, according to reports.
Liverpool’s needs this season
The Reds, who recently acquired Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion for £35m, aim to address the deficiencies in their midfield, which contributed to their on-field issues last season.
With the departures of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner, Liverpool have identified the need for new additions in midfield, as well as a left-sided centre-back.
Various potential midfield targets have been linked with the club, including Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and Khephren Thuram from Nice.
However, the recent focus has been on Federico Valverde, who has also attracted interest from Manchester United.
Liverpool wants Valverde
Reports suggest that Liverpool are prepared to offer €70m for the Uruguayan international, with the expectation that Real Madrid may be open to selling him due to the arrival of Jude Bellingham, which could limit Valverde’s playing time.
The offer is €20 million (£17 million) less than what the Reds offered in the previous season.
The proposed move has caught the attention of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who is said to be enamored with Valverde’s abilities.
The final decision on accepting the offer lies with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. It remains to be seen whether the reported offer truly exists or if the deal will come to fruition.
Charlie Adam praises Mac Allister
In addition to the potential acquisition of Valverde, Liverpool’s capture of Mac Allister has generated excitement among former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam.
Adam praises Mac Allister’s performance in the Premier League and highlights his goal-scoring ability, anticipating that the Argentine midfielder will thrive alongside Liverpool’s talented squad.
The pursuit of midfield reinforcements by Liverpool follows a disappointing season in which they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
The departures of Oxlade-Chamberlain, Keita, and Milner have left Klopp with limited options in the midfield area. Alongside Valverde, Klopp has reportedly expressed interest in Romeo Lavia from Southampton and Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich.
Despite rumors of a potential exit, Valverde himself has downplayed the speculation, emphasizing his commitment to winning trophies with Real Madrid.
Whether Liverpool’s pursuit of Valverde will be successful remains to be seen, but their intent to strengthen their midfield is evident as they aim to bounce back stronger in the upcoming season.
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