GOOD NEWS REPORTS: Liverpool now willing to make bid to sign “top player” for Arne Slot

LFC TRANSFER TARGETS , after once again falling short of Manchester City in the race for the Epl  title last season, appear eager to sign a highly-rated attacker that could be the difference for the Reds in the next campaign.

Liverpool set to shape squad in Slot’s image

After moving quickly to secure new Coach Arne slot the new Liverpool manager  wasted no time entering the transfer market, looking to bring fresh faces to Merseyside.

The latest rumours out of Anfield have linked the Reds with a move for a number of young defenders. With Virgil van Dijk’s long-term future at the club uncertain and Joel Matip set to leave this summer, Liverpool are looking to secure the future of their back line.

Leny Yoro is one name touted with a move to Merseyside with the LOSC 50 million move  away from France this summer. Joining Yoro on FSG’s wishlist is italian start Riccardo Calafiori. The Bologna man has caught the attention of numerous clubs during Euro 2024 and could be in line for a £34million move to Liverpool tthis8summer.

Reinforcements further up the pitch have also been linked with Juventus Adrien Rabiot  and German talent Joshua Kimmich  both rumoured to be of interest to the Reds. With almost every area of the pitch a priority for Slot and co, it now appears that Liverpool are ready to launch a bid for a highly sought-after attacking player.

Liverpool willing to make Lookman offer

As first reported in Italy, relayed by Sport Witness, Liverpool are one of a number of clubs ready  to sign Atalanta’s Lookman and the Reds are willing to make a bid close to €60m (£50.7m) for his services.

The outlet cites Chelsea and Manchester United as the other interested parties, meaning that the Reds could have a fight on their hands if they are to get the deal over the line.

Lookman has caught the eyes of numerous clubs this season thanks to his performances for the Bergamo outfit. The Nigerian winger Score 17 Goals  and 10 Assists  this summer most notably of which was a hat-trick in the Europa League final.

Ademola Lookman stats Serie A 2023/24

Total per 90

Rank vs wingers in comparable leagues

Non-penalty Goals

0.52

88th percentile

Assists

0.33

91st percentile

Shot-creating actions

4.80

99th percentile

Successful take-ons

1.85

94th percentile

Progressive passes

4.61

94th percentile

Interceptions

0.43

91st percentile

Lookman’s performance in the final was something of a shock to many English fans who remember the Nigerian for his lacklustre spells with Everton, Leicester and Fulham. Despite this, the 26-year-old has undergone a rebirth in Italy and now looks like one of the continent’s top wingers.