Report suggests Liverpool could submit a bid of around £35m for 26-yr-old target – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.
The Reds are hoping to replace Gini Wijnaldum this summer and the Spaniard has been identified as a target.
According to reports via Diario AS, the Premier League giants are preparing an offer of around €40 million (£35m) for the 26-year-old midfielder.
The Spaniard has fallen down the pecking order at the Spanish club and he needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football.
A move to Liverpool could prove to be a tempting proposition for him.
The highly-rated box-to-box midfielder seems like an ideal fit for Jurgen Klopp’s midfield stylistically and the German manager could help him regain his form and sharpness.
The Spanish international can play across multiple positions in the midfield and he has the versatility to slot in as a defender as well. Saul is a defensively disciplined midfielder who can contribute in the final third as well.
The 26-year-old could be the ultimate utility man for the Reds over the coming seasons and it remains to be seen if the Premier League outfit can agree on a fee for the Spanish champions.
The midfielder has a contract with the Spanish club until the summer of 2026 and he has a release clause of €150 million.
However, Atletico Madrid are aware of the market’s situation because of the pandemic and they are expecting offers of around €40 million for the player.
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Author:Sai