According to a report, Liverpool may now be attempting to sign the £69 million midfielder Neymar called a “genius.”.

Liverpool could be one of the parties to sign PSG midfielder Marco Verratti this summer.

The Reds are currently looking for a new No. 1 specialist. 6 to replace the outgoing Fabinho. With that in mind, all sorts of names are starting to come to light as possible targets

And according to L’Equipe, there’s now a new one to add to the mix. They argue there is a possibility that Liverpool are one of two unnamed English clubs looking to get Verratti into the Premier League.

The Italian will reportedly be up for sale this summer if the French outfit changes direction. Verratti herself says she is open to the idea of ​​an exit and it seems that suitors are not lacking.

So far, Atletico Madrid would be the first. The Spaniards are said to have already been in contact with the 30-year-old and have made him their main target. Then there are – inevitably – the Saudis. However, Verratti has reportedly rejected Al Hilal’s advances so far. And finally, two Premier League teams are said to be after him.

L’Equipe has proposed one like Liverpool, but there are no concrete claims in this regard. What is being claimed is that PSG will be asking for around £69m this summer to sell Verratti.
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Liverpool in the fray for Verratti

While Verratti would clearly improve Liverpool’s increasingly thin midfield, we think we can rule him out categorically. It is possible that the Reds will opt for a more experienced player to replace Fabinho. But there’s virtually no chance they’ll spend nearly £70m on such a player. Especially not someone who turns 31 in November.

Instead, a few more in the £30-40m price range would be tastier. Someone like recently coupled Leon Goretzka, perhaps. Verratti may be worth the extra price, at least qualitatively. The Italy international might be a little underrated after spending more than a decade winning league titles in France.

In his time, he is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Looking like a terrier, Verratti excels on the ball, he is perfect for English football. Neymar called him ‘spectacular’ and a ‘genius’ during their years together [The Mirror]. Unfortunately, however, he has a real injury problem.

If Liverpool want to sign a big name and big money, they need to make sure they are strong enough to step onto the pitch as regularly as Fabinho.

In 11 Ligue 1 seasons, Verratti has only played 25 games or more on five occasions. He only completed 30 missions once. It is a big concern. So if there are any English candidates for Verratti, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Liverpool being one of them.

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A legend of Liverpool responds to the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia.

Robbie Fowler, a former player for Liverpool, believes that the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s potential salary of £700,000 per week in Saudi Arabia is misplaced.

After much-publicized talks with Al-Ettifaq, Henderson joining Steven Gerrard’s management team would be welcomed by the former striker, who now oversees Saudi Arabia’s second-tier team Al Qadsiah.

He stated in his Mirror column that “Jordan Henderson’s alleged wages have caused the outrage.”. “I’ve never really understood why the salaries of football players are such a touchy subject, but the billions made by financiers are never called into question.

But first, let’s be clear about something. I won’t criticize Steven Gerrard, Jordan, or anyone else who has worked in Saudi Arabia or is considering doing so. Not because I’m taking the money as well — that just isn’t true.

“As I’ve previously stated, I accepted a position in the league beneath the Saudi Pro League because I’m ambitious to become a manager and because I want to establish my credentials. I haven’t had that opportunity in the UK. ”.

Al-Ettifaq are reportedly having financial difficulties paying Liverpool’s £20 million asking price for Henderson, despite their sizable wage offer.

Another Reds midfielder, Fabinho, may be leaving for the Middle East after receiving a £40 million offer from Al-Ittihad.

Some worry that Arabian football will deprive the Premier League of its best players, a worry that Fowler is unconcerned about along with the fees changing hands. Dissatisfaction with the region’s record on equality and human rights has been expressed by others.

Fowler continued, “I am close with Stevie and I know Jordan well. I believe Steven is similar to me in that he wants to manage, he wants to establish himself, and since leaving Aston Villa, the right opportunity hasn’t appeared.

“Now that he has the support of a major team, he plays in a league that aspires to improvement and to ranking among the best leagues in the world. An ambitious manager has a fantastic opportunity to advance.

“Yes, there has been money thrown at this large project, but we can all ponder why there is that financial backing now. Has the Premier League’s identical action been criticized by anyone?