Discussions held: If Liverpool puts up £50 million, they might sign a “phenomenal” 22-year-old from an EPL team this month.

One Premier League defender is reportedly of interest to both Liverpool and Arsenal.

Football Transfers reports that the Reds and Wolves have already discussed Rayan Ait-Nouri’s potential transfer. Rayan Ait-Nouri could leave Molineux at the end of the season or even in January if a bid of at least £50 million is made.

However, considering that the 22-year-old is presently away with Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, a switch within the current transfer window appears doubtful. The Gunners have already made an offer for the left-back, but it was turned down because it didn’t match the Midlands club’s price.

Given that Andy Robertson is nearing a return from injury and Kostas Tsimikas is still out, it is not shocking that Liverpool is being linked to left-back prospects this month.

With 82 games in the league (Transfermarkt), Ait-Nouri is a seasoned Premier League player. At 22, he is still in the prime of his career, surpassing a player who was once praised as “phenomenal” by journalist Tim Spiers.

The Algerian defender is very skilled at both dribbling past opponents and stopping them from doing the same to him. According to FBref, he ranks in the top 11% of positional peers for tackles per 90 minutes (2.74) and among the top 1% of left-backs in Europe’s five major leagues for successful take-ons (2.43 per game) over the past year.

Nonetheless, one could argue that Liverpool doesn’t need to spend £50 million on a left-back, given Robertson’s 72 goals and 97 assists in 275 games for the Reds far outweigh his goal contributions at Wolves (12 in 97 appearances).

Ait-Nouri is an excellent player, no doubt, but if LFC keeps casting around for players other than Tsimikas and the captain of Scotland, they may find better value elsewhere.

More news……

Liverpool is prepared to challenge Manchester United, In the race to replace Mo Salah.

In the race for Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise, Liverpool is prepared to challenge Manchester United. The Reds have something planned.

This is from Transfers in Football. According to them, Liverpool is now “at the table” for Michael Olise, the star of Crystal Palace.

Over the past few weeks, Manchester United has been strongly linked to Olise, but it appears they are not the only ones. The player is desired by Liverpool as well, and they see him as Mohamed Salah’s eventual replacement.

After all, that is a significant issue at the club. Liverpool will eventually need a successor for the Egyptian, especially if reports that he is leaving for Saudi Arabia are true. Currently, Liverpool does not have one.

As far as replacements go, Olise would be about as fantastic as it gets. However, he won’t be inexpensive.

Even though Palace won’t want to sell, especially this month, they will be under growing pressure. Not to add that United and Liverpool’s combined interest will just drive up the cost.

But ultimately, Salah’s replacement won’t be inexpensive. Liverpool will simply have to put up with that.

Liverpool is rumoured to be interested in Crysencio Summerville of Leeds United. Or would that be in place of Olise? or additionally? Or maybe just as the Palace star’s backup.

However, it seems like the Reds are considering their right side of the future. Summerville and Olise would probably cost far more and have very different degrees of experience. Olise would most likely be preferred by Liverpool.

It will be challenging, though, because United will fight them for him. Fans can probably rule out a January transfer as well.

Instead, Olise will be someone to keep an eye on throughout the summer and might end up being a very interesting addition to Liverpool.